İmamoğlu Irrigation Automation
One of the largest indoor irrigation projects in Turkey İmamoğlu Irrigation, It is located in the area of responsibility of the 6th Regional Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (DSI) and operates in an area of 1,066,000 acres. In the part of this large land covering 33,000 acres, the fully autonomous irrigation automation project supported by artificial intelligence, which aims to increase efficiency in agricultural production, has been successfully implemented. As a system where modern irrigation technologies are brought to the top, the project aims to provide high-level efficiency and sustainability at every stage of agricultural activities.
- Meteorological sensors, while monitoring weather forecasts and climatic variations,
- Gradual soil moisture probes, determines irrigation requirements by measuring moisture levels in the soil,
- Flow meters and pressure sensors, monitors the efficiency and proper operation of the irrigation network.
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Mr. İbrahim Yumaklı
20 New Irrigation Projects Will Be Implemented with the Example of the İmamoğlu Project
TBMM 2025 yılı bütçe toplantısında, Tarım ve Orman Bakanımız Sn. İbrahim Yumaklı, 2022 yılında Adana'nın İmamoğlu ilçesinde kurulan tarımsal sulama otomasyonu projemizin örnek proje olarak kabul edildiğini ve önümüzdeki dönemde benzer nitelikte 20 projenin daha hayata geçirileceğini beyan etmiştir.
We emphasise on different occasions that the amount of available water per capita shows that our country is under water stress. In this context, we will expand our water efficiency mobilisation both within the country and on international platforms. I would like to emphasise that we have established a water efficiency management system.
In 25 basins, we have prepared flood and risk maps; we are also developing flood and drought early warning systems. In the last 22 years, we have put 10,661 facilities into service by investing 2.4 trillion TL in the field of water and irrigation in current figures.
I would like to state that the utilisation rate of modern irrigation systems has increased from 6% to 35%. By the end of 2028, this rate will reach 45%. In 2025, we will implement the artificial intelligence-supported irrigation automation, which we have piloted in Adana, in 20 pilot sites in 7 regions.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Forestry
Mr. Ebubekir Gizligider
Our agricultural irrigation automation project, established in the İmamoğlu district of Adana province in 2022, has reached its current stage as an exemplary project It has been declared that 20 more similar projects will be carried out in the following period. Deputy Minister Ebubekir Gizligider It has been stated by
Now, in this period of time when technology is advancing in front of all of us, in change, in a technological change in a positive sense;
We have done a very important, very good job in Adana İmamoğlu, haven't we: Artificial Intelligence Supported Irrigation. As far as I know,
it even inspired many countries such as Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. When I explained this as an example of a good practice in Indonesia, in Bali, there was silence in the hall, and afterwards there were questions; that is,
whether they had understood it correctly, how Turkey had achieved this... Now we are increasing this to 20,
as we said this year was a breakthrough year. We need to establish this as a model in Türkiye with all its systematics. We look at matters holistically.
Digital Transformation in Water Management
Imamoglu Sensor-Based, Autonomous Agricultural Irrigation System
Smart Fully Autonomous Irrigation Automation
In order to better understand the scale of the İmamoğlu Irrigation Project, it would be useful to make a comparison. This project, in total, 1,066,000 decares (106,600 hectares) It covers an area the size of an average football field. 1.76 acres According to Imamoglu Irrigation, approximately 605 football fields It spreads over an area of 1000 square meters. In addition, an autonomous irrigation system is applied. 33,000 acres of land is approximately 6100 football fields This demonstrates the size and impressive scale of the project.
Benefits Provided by İmamoğlu Project
Calculations for 1 million hectares are as follows
3
Million ha
Total Irrıgation Area To Be Renewed
1
Million ha
Irrigation area to be renewed in the next 5 years
15
Billion m3
Average water used in open systems 15.000 m3/ha
13
Billion m3
Average water user in autonomous systems 3.000 m3/ha
12
Billion m3
Water saving for 1 Million HA Area
%77
Water allocated to agriculture from total water
%80
Water savings from autonomous irrigation
%20
Increase in the crop production efficency
11.200
The Number Of Beneficaries
In The Year 2024 3330 HA Area
10+
Million
The Number Of People To Benefit
Next 10 Years 3 Million HA Area
Some software layers offered
Physical Field Layer
The layer where all physical fields in the irrigation area are drawn and digitized.
TKGM Cadastral Parcel Layer
The layer containing the cadastral parcel data belonging to the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre.
Plant Pattern Layer
Layer of plant species and patterns resulting from declarations taken during the irrigation season.
Agricultural Irrigation Tracking Layer
The layer where water intake valves and irrigation processes in the irrigation area are dynamically monitored and managed in real time.
Irrigation Planning Layer
The layer where irrigation strategies and plans are created before and during the irrigation season.
Farmer and Plot Information Layer
The layer where data related to farmers and relational agricultural activities on a parcel basis are monitored.
Automatic Multispectral Analysis and Personnel Survey Layer
The layer where multispectral analysis of the irrigation area with satellite or drone images are automatically processed and personnel surveys are managed.
Water Monitoring Stations Layer (Level, Flow)
The layer where data from observation stations measuring water levels and flows in irrigation networks are monitored and reported.
Mains Pressure Layer
The layer where data received from pressure transmitters in irrigation networks are monitored and reported.
Soil Moisture Probes Moisture Layer
The layer where data from graded soil moisture probes in the irrigation area are monitored and reported.
Instant Meteorological Observation Layer
The layer where data received from meteorological sensors in the irrigation area are monitored and reported.
DSI Structures and Networks Layer in the Operation Area
The layer where water intake valves, gateway points and irrigation networks in the irrigation area are located.
Excess/Deficient Space Usage Layer
The layer where differences between declared and actually used areas are monitored and reported.
Orthophoto Layer
Layer where current orthophoto images of the irrigation area are processed and displayed.
Project Implementation Stages
1. Stage The digital twin of the entire field (3340 ha) has been created.
According to TKGM standards, the control points of the target operational area were positioned on the map and a flight was conducted.All physical fields in the irrigation area were drawn and digitized, and used in the system in a relational dynamic structure across multiple layers according to the needs.All civil engineering structures in the field were classified and integrated into the ESYS system.
2. Stage We have created smart water intake structures.
The old card-operated hydrants, integrated into the existing water transmission system, were removed. Smart water management devices, Hydrologger, were installed on the old concrete structure with hydrants that are of the same physical scale and support universal standards (ModBus). All devices in the field were integrated into the SCADA system, transitioning to a modern management structure. Solar panels and rechargeable batteries were added to the water intake structures. The smart valve manager, Hydrologger, was prepared to be integrated into the ESYS system.
3. Stage PV system package integration has been completed.
To meet the system's uninterrupted power requirements, a solar panel was fixed to the concrete structure for each hydrant within the project, supporting the rechargeable batteries of the Hydrologgers. The internal battery pack and charging integration for each Hydrologger (smart valve manager) were activated and put into operation.
4. Stage We have created signal maps for the LoRa network.
In order to ensure that the smart water intake valves operate at maximum efficiency, all Hydrologger devices were made operational, and the optimal locations for the transmitter stations were determined based on this signal map to enhance operational efficiency. After field tests confirmed the signal maps, we commissioned our panels, which house concrete protection structures and industrial PCs (Mavruk®) equipped with artificial intelligence. All devices in the field were integrated into the SCADA system, transitioning to a modern management structure. These receiving-transmitting stations began to be powered by their own solar panels and rechargeable batteries.
İmamoğlu Irrigation Automation Products We Use
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