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Wanyama , J
Woldekristos, A.N
Coulibaly, O.N
Chiboub, H
Chikowo, R
FASSINOU HOTEGNI, V
Cabaraux, J
Collinson, J
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Chebli, Y
El Otmani, S
Chentouf, M
Hornick, J
Cabaraux, J
FASSINOU HOTEGNI, V
Azonhoumon, L.W
Achigan-Dako, E.G
BEN NASR, J
Chiboub, H
Msaddak , M
Chikowo, R
Zingore, S
Kafesu, N
Crouch, J
Shephard, K
Miller, M
Collinson, J
Singh, P
Pypers, P
van den Bosch, R
van Beek, C
Chernet, M
Aston, S
van Beek, C
Chernet, M
Aston, S
Miller, M
Collinson, J
Shephard, K
Crouch, J
Terhoeven-Urselmans, T
Fassinou Hotegni, N.V
Godonou, Y.L
Gnanglè, L.M
Coulibaly, O.N
Achigan-Dako, E.G
Kenea, W.B
Tura, T.B
Woldekristos, A.N
Chebli, Y
Chentouf, M
Cabaraux, J
El Otmani, S
Chebli, Y
El Otmani, S
Cabaraux, J
Chentouf , M
Keli, A
Elame, F
Kenea, W
Woldekristos, A.N
Balemi, T
Wanyama , J
Ikabat, J
Kabenge, I
Hess, P
Nakawuka, P
Bwambale , E
Muyonga, J
Felicioni, S
Bühlmann, A
Anken, T
Topics
Decision Support Systems
Precision Agriculture for Small Holders
Adoption of Precision Agriculture
Plenary
Adoption of Precision Agriculture
Precision Nutrient Management
Precision Livestock Management
Small Holders and Precision Agriculture
Water Management for Precision Agriculture
Type
Poster
Oral
Year
2020
2022
2024
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1. Application of precision agriculture technologies in grazing: example of goats browsing in forest rangelands of Northern Morocco

The aim of this study was to characterize patterns of grazing behavior of goats in a Mediterranean forest rangeland. We conducted a one-year study in the Chefchaouen region, Northern Morocco, during two contrasting seasons (spring and summer) using new technological tools. Eight goats were simultaneously fitted with GPS collars and sensors for 3 days during each season. A calibration study and classification tree analysis were used to predict other grazing activities of goats (eating, walking,... Y. Chebli, S. El otmani, M. Chentouf, J. Hornick, J. Cabaraux

2. Potential precision agriculture practices for higher fruit and vegetable production in West Africa: A Review

During the last decades, efforts have been made to increase the yield and the quality of major fruits and vegetables but still, farmers mainly those in West African countries are struggling to close the yield gap. Precision agriculture has been reported in most developed countries as a set of tools integrating information and technologies for efficient crop production. Over the decades, scholars have been skeptical about the development and implementation of precision agriculture in West Africa... V. Fassinou hotegni, L.W. Azonhoumon, E.G. Achigan-dako

3. Determinants of the adoption of an intelligent monitoring system and effects on farms performance in Tunisia

Concidering the observation of the rise of Computerized Management Software Packages and intelligent monitoring in a path of modernization of agricultural techniques, we questioned the main factors influencing the decision to adopt management software, farmers’ perception of these management tools and their impact on farm performance. Referring to a theoretical framework focused on innovation and the adoption of technologies in agriculture, we triggered the hypothesis of research... J. Ben nasr, H. Chiboub, M. Msaddak

4. Comparative fertilization effects on maize productivity under conservation and conventional tillage on sandy soils in a smallholder cropping system in Zimbabwe

Low crop yields, food insecurity and abject rural poverty continue to be rampant in much of Southern Africa. Components of conservation agriculture (CA) are being widely promoted in southern Africa as one of the strategies to increase food security and mitigate rural poverty, despite there being scarce empirical evidence on their efficacy on degraded soils. This research aimed to assess the effects of tillage systems on maize grain yields under rain-fed conditions across a soil organic matter... R. Chikowo, S. Zingore, N. Kafesu

5. Mapping African soils at 30m resolution - iSDAsoil - Western Time Zones

“iSDAsoil” combines remote sensing data and other geospatial information with carefully stratified point samples subjected to spectral analysis and traditional wet chemistry reference analysis. State of the art machine learning techniques were used to create digital maps of 17 agronomically important soil properties at 3 depths, including estimates of uncertainty. iSDAsoil is designed to encourage sharing and we hope that the owners of other soil and agronomic data, in industry... J. Crouch, K. Shephard, M. Miller, J. Collinson, P. Singh, P. Pypers, R. Van den bosch, C. Van beek, M. Chernet, S. Aston

6. Mapping African soils at 30m resolution - iSDAsoil - Eastern Time Zones

“iSDAsoil” combines remote sensing data and other geospatial information with carefully stratified point samples subjected to spectral analysis and traditional wet chemistry reference analysis. State of the art machine learning techniques were used to create digital maps of 17 agronomically important soil properties at 3 depths, including estimates of uncertainty. iSDAsoil is designed to encourage sharing and we hope that the owners of other soil and agronomic data, in industry... C. Van beek, M. Chernet, S. Aston, M. Miller, J. Collinson, K. Shephard, J. Crouch, T. Terhoeven-urselmans

7. Engaging Stakeholders in Precision Agriculture Toolbox Conception: Case of Cowpea Atlas Platform Establishment in Benin Republic

Cowpea [(Vigna Unguiculata (L.) Walpers] is among the most preferred and consumed legumes in West Africa and grown by many smallholder farmers. The crop has huge potential, is easy to grow and constitute a source of income of many actors involved in different value chains. Unfortunately, despite many interventions which aimed at promoting the crop in West Africa mainly Benin, areas under cowpea crop decrease over the years along with the loss of cowpea-based products. Such problem is... N.V. Fassinou hotegni, Y.L. Godonou, L.M. Gnanglè, O.N. Coulibaly, E.G. Achigan-dako

8. Precision Maize Nutrition: Evidences from On-farm Experimentation of Quefts Estimated Nutrient Requirement for Variable Densities in Smallholder Farmers in Ethiopia

Quantitative Evaluation of the Fertility of Tropical Soils (QUEFTS) model is an important tool for estimating optimal nutrient requirement of crops. The study was conducted to evaluate QUEFTS estimated (QE) nutrient requirement of maize in two pant densities (32,443 and 53,333 plants/ha in Central Rift Valley (CRV); 27724 and 62,000 plants/ha in Jimma) on fields of three farmers wealth classes (poor, medium and wealth) in contrasting agro-ecologies of Ethiopia. QUEFTS follows a target oriented... W.B. Kenea, T.B. Tura, A.N. Woldekristos

9. Using Precision Technologies to Monitor the Grazing Activities of Goat in a North African Woodland

In the north of Africa, browsing on natural pastures is the main source of feed for domestic goats. Livestock farming, particularly grazing goats, constitutes the prevalent agricultural activity in the mountainous areas of Morocco. Data on animal behavioral activities are essential for understanding their feeding and their interaction with the environment in order to define the optimal management intervention strategies. The recent development of precision farming technologies and the increasing... Y. Chebli, M. Chentouf, J. Cabaraux, S. El otmani

10. Monitoring Grazing Goats' Behavior Using Sensors and Satellite Remote Sensing

The recent development of new methods for remotely observing animal behavior using electronic sensors such as global positioning systems (GPS) and three-axis accelerometers to monitor and record behavior at different spatial and temporal scales presents real opportunities for better understanding and interpreting the behaviors of grazing animals. The goal of this study was to distinguish different behavioral categories of grazing goats by combining GPS collars, accelerometers, and satellite remote... Y. Chebli, S. El otmani, J. Cabaraux, M. Chentouf , A. Keli, F. Elame

11. Sustainability of Maize Production with Farmers’ Practices and Redesigned Crop Management Practices in CRV and Jimma of Ethiopia

Multi-criteria assessment of crop management practices is vital for sustainable crop production and environmental safety. In this study, sustainability of maize production with farmer’s practice (FP), redesigned plant density plus current fertilizer use (RDCF), current plant density plus redesigned fertilizer use (CDRF), and redesigned plant density and redesigned fertilizer use (RDRF) were assessed at farm level based on social, agronomic, economic and environmental principles in Central... W. Kenea, A.N. Woldekristos, T. Balemi

12. Design and Development of a LoRa Communication System for Scalable Smart Irrigation Systems

Smart irrigation is a promising tool to optimize irrigation water use but is still faced with challenges related to usability and applicability attributed to several constraints such as high initial costs, complex user interface, poor connectivity, limited farm coverage, etc. This study aimed to solve some of these issues through the development and testing of a LoRa communication system using a Raspberry Pi 4, LoRa HAT concentrator, and Strega smart valve at the Makerere University Agricultural... J. Wanyama , J. Ikabat, I. Kabenge, P. Hess, P. Nakawuka, E. Bwambale , J. Muyonga, S. Felicioni, A. Bühlmann, T. Anken