SMART-AG : A Precision Agriculture AI-Powered Edge Computing System
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2025-05-06
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Uganda Christian University
Abstract
Food insecurity is a critical issue in Africa, with over 296 million people affected by
hunger. Despite efforts to increase food production, food loss remains a major
contributor to this crisis, particularly in low-income countries where inefficiencies in
farming and post-harvest handling are common.
While 42% of Africa's workforce is employed in agriculture, there is a low
adoption of modern agricultural technologies, primarily due to lack of internet
access, technical skills, and high costs. This results in many farmers continuing to
rely on traditional methods, which limits their productivity and exacerbates food
insecurity.
Existing solutions to improve farming practices are often too complex or require
constant internet access, leaving many farmers unable to benefit from them.
Therefore, a practical, affordable, and internet-independent solution is needed to
help farmers increase yields and reduce food losses.
This project proposes SMART-AG, an AI-powered edge computing system that
provides actionable farming advice via SMS without requiring internet access.
SMART-AG aims to empower farmers with insights on soil health, crop selection, and
nutrient management, improving productivity and contributing to food security in
Africa.
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Undergraduate research