2024-02-282024-02-282024-02-282023-12-05https://repositorio.ifal.edu.br/handle/123456789/389Various technological innovations have been used optimize the utilization of the world’s fresh water resources, in an attempt to avoid the scarcity of this essential natural resource. Especially for food production, irrigation management is essential to ensure the sustainability of production. The aim of this work is to develop and evaluate an irrigation management system based on the Arduino platform, intended to reducing water waste. Based on the data collected through moisture sensors in different soil samples, the developed decision algorithm determines when to activate irrigation. By relating electrical resistance with volumetric soil moisture, it is possible to determine when to activate the irrigation pump. Reliable sensor calibration was a fundamental step, enabling more effective irrigation management, enabling the efficient utilization of water and increasing crop yields. In addition, the storage of humidity and temperature data facilitated the creation of a database for future analysis and systeimprovements. This study’s outcomes highlight the viability and potential of the proposed automated irrigation system to improve water use efficiency in local food production, contributing to the sustainability of this process.Acesso AbertoGerenciamento hídricoAutomaçãoHortasMeio AmbienteTecnologias para a agriculturaIrrigação EficazTrabalho de Conclusão de CursoCiência da Computação.