This study presents the development of an intelligent algorithm for
optimizing seasonal multicropping systems under drip irrigation. The proposed
algorithm is designed to support agricultural decision-making by integrating
agricultural data preprocessing, predictive analysis, optimization, and
decision support into a unified framework. The algorithm processes multiple
input parameters, including soil characteristics (soil type, soil pH, organic
carbon, and clay percentage), climatic conditions (maximum and minimum
temperature, rainfall, and humidity), and crop management factors such as
season, crop type, fertilizer application (N, P, and K), and irrigation water
usage.
The algorithm begins with data preprocessing, where missing values are
handled, inconsistent records are corrected, categorical variables are encoded,
and numerical attributes are normalized to improve data quality. Relevant
features influencing crop performance are then extracted and used to train a
prediction model that estimates crop yield and expected economic profit. Based
on these predictions, an optimization module iteratively generates and
evaluates candidate seasonal crop combinations using a multi-objective fitness
function. The fitness evaluation simultaneously considers crop productivity,
economic profitability, and irrigation water requirements to identify the most
suitable cropping strategy under drip irrigation conditions.
The algorithm continues the optimization process until the stopping
criterion is satisfied, after which the best-performing crop combination is
selected. The final output includes the recommended seasonal crop combination,
predicted crop yield, estimated economic profit, and required irrigation water.
The proposed algorithm provides an efficient decision-support mechanism for
sustainable agricultural planning by balancing productivity, profitability, and
resource conservation.
The modular design of the algorithm enables scalability and
adaptability to different agricultural datasets and climatic conditions, making
it suitable for precision agriculture applications. By integrating prediction
and optimization within a single intelligent framework, the proposed approach
contributes to improved seasonal crop planning, efficient water management, and
sustainable farming practices.
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