FieldNet A LoRa-Powered IoT Framework for Agricultural Automation

The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing modern agriculture by enabling automated monitoring and control of crops through embedded sensor networks. However, long-range communication between IoT devices remains a key challenge. LoRa (Long Range) technology has emerged as a promising solution due to its low-power, long-range (up to 10 km), and costeffective two-way communication capabilities. While LoRa offers significant advantages, its real-world performance is influenced by environmental conditions, device parameters, and network configurations. This paper introduces FieldNet, a LoRa-powered Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) framework designed for agricultural automation. FieldNet facilitates remote, low-cost monitoring and control of distributed farming systems, addressing labor-intensive and technically demanding aspects of precision agriculture. By integrating LoRa-based WSNs, the proposed system enhances scalability, energy efficiency, and real-time data acquisition for optimized crop management. Experimental evaluations assess the impact of environmental factors on communication range, providing insights into practical deployment strategies for smart farming applications.