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.

In this regard, various methods are used to determine the irrigation needs in the most accurate way. Internet of Things (IoT) sensors are integrated. These sensors optimize irrigation processes by taking precise measurements at each stage of the project:
  • 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.
These devices, LoRa technology provided through LPWAN (Low Power Wide Area Network) It is integrated into a wireless communication network with a connection. This system provides secure and fast data transmission, while also exhibiting superior performance in terms of energy efficiency.

İbrahim Yumaklı

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.

icon 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.

İbrahim Yumaklı

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

icon 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.

The environmentally friendly features of the project reduce the energy needs of the system solar panels This becomes apparent when the project meets the carbon footprint. to minimum levels and environmental sustainability targets have been prioritized. İmamoğlu Irrigation Automation is not only technically but also environmentally conscious, carried to the future. an innovative approach exhibits.
As a result, İmamoğlu Irrigation Automation is an important tool in agricultural production. fecundity, economy and is a pioneer in the sector as a system that maximizes environmental control. This project uses technology effectively to provide local producers economic benefit and plays an important role in strengthening Turkey's agricultural infrastructure.

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

Project Implementation Stages

İmamoğlu Irrigation Automation Products We Use

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