We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded a TETFund Institutional Based Research (IBR) grant for our project on Smart Agricultural Monitoring Systems.
Project Overview
The project, titled "Smart Agricultural Monitoring System for Smallholder Farms," aims to develop low-cost IoT sensors and machine learning models for crop health monitoring and yield prediction tailored to Nigerian farming conditions.
Grant Details
- **Funding Agency:** Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)
- **Award Number:** TF/2023/001
- **Duration:** 3 years (2023-2026)
- **Role:** Principal Investigator
Research Goals
- Develop affordable sensor nodes for soil moisture, temperature, and crop health monitoring
- Create machine learning models for yield prediction adapted to local crop varieties
- Deploy pilot systems in farms across Akwa Ibom State
- Train local farmers on using the technology
Impact
This grant will enable us to make significant contributions to precision agriculture in Nigeria, potentially benefiting thousands of smallholder farmers across the region.
We thank TETFund for their support and look forward to impactful research outcomes.
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