IoT Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD)

Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) is a proven scientific method for paddy cultivation, but its success depends on precise water-level monitoring and timely action

Affordable IoT-powered water intelligence that helps farmers optimise irrigation, improve yields, and conserve groundwater.

Cultyvate’s AWD IoT solution brings real-time, field-level intelligence to farmers through a combination of sensors, mobile technology, and crop models.

Overview

Patented AWD IoT sensor for irrrigation management.

In the fixed IoT model, IoT sensors continuously monitor field water levels, using cloud intelligence to send automated SMS or voice alerts to farmers exactly when irrigation is needed.

In the portable IoT model, Field officers scan geotagged pipes with portable Bluetooth sensors to deliver real-time irrigation advice directly to farmers.

Real-Time Water Level Monitoring

Real-Time Water Level Monitoring

Continuous or periodic field water level measurements ensure accuracy in irrigation decisions.

Dual Deployment Model

Dual Deployment Model

Supports both fixed IoT installations and portable service-based delivery.

Intelligent Crop Models

Intelligent Crop Models

Advanced algorithms determine exactly when to irrigate and when not to.

Local Language Alerts

Local Language Alerts

Simple SMS instructions delivered in the farmer’s language for adoption.

IVR-Based Reinforcement

IVR-Based Reinforcement

Automated voice calls ensure critical irrigation actions are not missed.

Geotagged Field Tracking

Geotagged Field Tracking

All AWD pipes and readings are mapped for traceability and monitoring.

Low-Cost Accessibility

Low-Cost Accessibility

Portable model ensures even small and marginal farmers can benefit.

Hardware Components

Designed for Rugged Conditions

Core Components
for Irrigation Automation

GATEWAY

Gateway is an intelligent, performant and configurable LoRaWAN
device for smart IoT applications.

WATER LEVEL SENSOR

The compact sensor can be easily installed with minimal disturbance to field

Our product range includes 3 variants

  • Basic gateway
  • Medium range gateway
  • High range gateway
Benefits

Value Proposition

5–10% increase in crop yields.

Easily configurable to any 3G/4G network or Ethernet

Gold Standard–listed carbon credit program with farm-level MRV.

25–30% reduction in fungicide usage, lowering input costs

Suitable for individual and community-based installations

60% of carbon credit profit shared with partner and farmers

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