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Design and optimization of a UAV for agricultural applications in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)
Uganda has for long and still continues to rely on agriculture for a living. Evident to this, Agriculture contributes 21-26% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at market price[1]. With the growing population of ...
Design of a solar micro-irrigation system for a 35 acre farm in Kabarole District
(Makerere University, 2019-06)
Elgeyo Marakwet organic farm is a mixed farm located in Kabarole district. Chia, red pepper and bananas are grown on approximately 34 acres of land on the farm. Sixty cows and about one hundred goats are currently reared ...
Estimation of soil moisture using Sentinel -1 and Sentinel -2 satellite data
(Makerere University, 2019-05)
Soil moisture is one of the important parameters in meteorology, hydrology as well as agricultural, which also affect the operation of the mechanism such as global water cycle and plant evapotranspiration. Changes in soil ...
Smart irrigation for commercial farmers
(Makerere University, 2019-10)
The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming the agriculture industry and enabling farmers to contend with enormous challenges they face. Livestock monitoring, conservation monitoring and plant and soil monitoring are the ...