Our objective is to develop a biodegradable sensor network and an integrated control system capable of continuously measuring key soil parameters such as moisture, temperature, pH, and macronutrients like Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium.

Targeted Improvements:

  • Reduction in chemical fertilizer and pesticide usage (15–20% ↘)

  • Reduction in water consumption (20%↘)

  • Increase in crop yield (5–10% ↗)

Phase 1: R&D process and system development of I-TEXGEO

Phase 2: Field testing of the system under different climate and soil conditions in the EU, Tunisia, and Türkiye

Sustainable Smart Precision Agriculture with IoT-Based Intelligent Geotextiles

01

Develop biodegradable carbon-impregnated geotextile structure

Design and fabricate durable, flexible, biodegradable, ecofriendly and innovative geotextile structure for sub-soil with carbon materials to enhance moisture retention, nutrient filtration and pesticide absorption

02

Fabrication of electronic geotextile sensors

Design and fabricate geotextile sensors to monitor key soil parameters (moisture, temperature, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, pH levels) with accuracy and sensitivity within ±5% of benchmark standards for pH, moisture, temperature and nutrient levels

03

Fabrication of IoT supported geotextile sensor and control system for smart precision agriculture focusing on soil monitoring and crop management

Design and fabricate geotextile sensor and control system with IoT connectivity to enable real-time data collection and transmission from the geotextile sensors to a centralized monitoring system for optimized water and nutrient uptake

04

Leverage data-driven control algorithm development for crop management and resource utilization

Create precise, reliable control algorithms to provide actionable insights that optimize crop management and resource utilization (water and nutrients) achieving over 95% accuracy in resource management

05

Enhance crop management

Establish a precision agriculture framework that facilitates timely interventions based on real-time soil and crop data. This approach aims to increase crop yield by 5-10% compared to baseline levels while minimizing resource waste

06

Conduct soil field trials in real-world agricultural environments

Perform comprehensive field trials across diverse geographical regions including Europe, Tunisia and Turkey to validate the effectiveness of the I-TEXGEO system in real-world agricultural settings

07

Promote sustainability and reduce chemical fertilizers and pesticides

With the use of I-TEXGEO, reduction in the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides is expected by 15-20%, thereby supporting sustainable farming practices and enhancing soil and plant ecosystems

08

Facilitate user engagement

Design a user-friendly interface for farmers and agricultural stakeholders ensuring easy access to soil and crop data insights and management recommendations. The system aims for >90% positive feedback regarding usability, accuracy and overall impact from stakeholders

Breakthrough 
Innovations of
I-TexGeo

  • Underground GeoTextile Based IoT Sensor Network
    First implementation of an embedded multi-sensor IoT network inside a geotextile platform 
  • Smart Biotextile Design
    Innovative material design that combines soil permeability, mechanical resilience, and sensor integration in one structure.
  • Self-Regulating Control System
    Integrated system capable of adjusting irrigation and fertilization in real time based on continuous feedback from the soil.
  • Scalable & Climate-Adaptive Architecture
    Validated under diverse agro-climatic conditions (Europe, Tunisia, Turkey), enabling global scalability.
  • Reduced Inputs, Increased Efficiency
    Demonstrated potential to reduce water and agrochemical use by up to 15-20%, while increasing yields by 5–10%.