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Development of an Integrated Farming Information System for Smallholder Farmers in Developing
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Smallholder farmers play a pivotal role in bolstering food security within developing nations.
Yet, they face a myriad of challenges to agricultural productivity in tropical regions, including
pest and disease outbreaks, extreme weather events, and market instabilities, all of which pose
threats to food security and stability. In this context, technological advancements have emerged
as a transformative force in promoting sustainable agriculture globally.
However, there exists a notable dearth of literature on monitoring crop phenology using web
applications, which is essential for fortifying farmers' resilience to climate-related factors and
facilitating informed decision-making among stakeholders. Addressing this gap, this study
delves into past research and integrates features—such as Normalized Difference Vegetation
Index (NDVI), Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI), weather forecasts, and others—
that were previously conceptualized but remained confined to academic discourse and papers,
into an application designed to empower smallholder farmers and stakeholders with the tools
needed to make informed decisions about farm-related activities, such as irrigation scheduling,
fertilizer application, pest management, crop health and land use patterns, which play a crucial
role in maximizing crop productivity and ensuring sustainable farming practices.
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Dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Geospatial Technologies
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Smallholder farmers