Data Collection Tools in Agrifood Systems

Collaboration

Expanding the reach of agronomic data collection to the Global South, we aim to address the gaps in current practices, explore the necessity of standardized data to empower farmers and familiarize them with the latest tools currently available for da

Crop Ontology

Innovation

The Crop Ontology (CO) is developed collaboratively with partners in response to the need of digital breeding tools to have access to valid lists of defined crop traits and variables.

Fertilizer optimization tool (FOT)

Innovation

The FOT tool is made up of the Optimizer tool, that works alongside other two complementary tools: nutrient substitution table, and a fertilizer calibration. FOT utilized Excel and an optimization algorithm used to predict the crop-nutrient rate opti

REAL-TIME DIAGNOSTICS FOR DEVASTATING WHEAT RUST IN ETHIOPIA (MARPLE DIAGNOSTICS)

Innovation

This project has developed and mainstreamed an affordable, mobile in-field pathogenomics platform called MARPLE (Mobile And Real-time PLant disEase) diagnostics which provides crop pathogen surveillance and diagnostic. Through quicker, cheaper, and r

Smart Krishi mobile app

Innovation

Smart Krishi Nepal is an agrotech startup focused in implementing ICT tools for sustainable agriculture and easy market access. Our product is attempting to capitalise on the fact that genuine agro information and market channels have been scarce and

Soumodip Roy

Mentor

Agriculture & Aquaculture