Smart Agro Weed Analyzer: Advanced Weed Detection for Smart Farming
Creators: name: Abhila Gracelina A, Mr.T Anto Theepak
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2025

description: Weed infestation remains a critical obstacle in contemporary agriculture, severely impacting crop yields and escalating production costs. The unchecked proliferation of weeds creates intense competition with crops for vital resources like nutrients, water, and sunlight, leading to substantial productivity losses. Traditional weed control methods, predominantly relying on manual labor and chemical applications, are often inefficient, resource-intensive, and detrimental to the environment. To address these challenges, this project introduces "Weed Analyzer," an innovative weed detection and analysis system that harnesses the power of computer vision and deep learning. The primary aim is to automate weed identification, provide accurate severity assessments, and offer tailored pesticide recommendations based on real-time detection results.At the core of the "Weed Analyzer" system lies the YOLO (You Only Look Once) deep learning model, a powerful tool for real-time object detection. This model enables the system to rapidly identify weeds from captured or uploaded images. Following image processing, the system not only detects the presence of weeds but also classifies them into predefined categories. The model calculates an average confidence score for each detection, reflecting the accuracy of the classification. These confidence scores are crucial in determining weed severity, providing users with actionable insights for targeted weed management interventions.A significant feature of this system is the integration of Power BI for real-time data visualization. Upon weed detection, the calculated confidence scores are transmitted to a Power BI dashboard, enabling users to monitor weed infestation trends and gain insights into weed distribution patterns. The Power BI dashboard presents an interactive visualization of weed classification results, confidence scores, and severity levels. This analytical overview, accessible through a user-friendly web interface, allows farmers and agricultural professionals to make informed, data-driven decisions regarding weed control strategies. The visual representation facilitates a comprehensive understanding of weed presence across various agricultural areas. Beyond detection and visualization, "Weed Analyzer" incorporates a "Weed Severity Classification" module. This module categorizes weeds into varying levels of severity based on their density and confidence scores. This severity classificationempowers farmers to prioritize areas requiring immediate attention, optimizing resource allocation and intervention strategies. By automating weed identification and classification, the system minimizes human error and reduces reliance on time-consuming manual weed scouting. Furthermore, the project provides tailored pesticide recommendations based on detected weed types. Following image analysis, the system suggests appropriate pesticides for effective control of identified weed species. These recommendations are derived from a curated knowledge base that maps various weeds to their most effective treatments. This feature enhances decision-making by ensuring the application of correct pesticides, minimizing overuse or misuse of chemicals in farming. By leveraging AI-powered recommendations, the project promotes sustainable and environmentally responsible weed management practices. The Flask-based web interface is designed for user-friendly interaction. Users can upload images, view detection results, and access pesticide recommendations through a simple and intuitive UI. The platform ensures seamless interaction, making it accessible to users with varying technical expertise. The system’s scalable and adaptable design makes it suitable for diverseagricultural environments, from small farms to large-scale plantations. Looking ahead, the "Weed Analyzer" project has significant potential for future enhancements. Planned developments include the implementation of edge computing for on-field weed detection, enabling real-time processing on low-power agriculturaldevices. Expanding the dataset to include a broader range of weed species will further enhance detection accuracy. Future versions may also integrate drone-based image capture for large-scale farmland monitoring, eliminating the need for manual image uploads. These enhancements will improve the system's effectiveness and usability, making it a valuable asset for precision agriculture. By automating weed detection, classification, and pesticide recommendations, the "Weed Analyzer" project offers an AIdriven solution for precision agriculture. This approach significantly reduces the burden on farmers while enhancing weed management efficiency. By combining computer vision, deep learning, and real-time analytics, the project contributes to theongoing evolution of modern farming practices. Through continuous innovation, the system aims to promote sustainable agriculture, reduce chemical interventions, and ultimately improve crop productivity and farm profitability.