Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008)

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Data-Driven Agricultural Information Systems Enhance Yields in South Sudan's Drylands

James Deng, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bahr el Ghazal University, Wau Onyango Aguer, Department of Sustainable Systems, University of Juba Erick Kuol, Bahr el Ghazal University, Wau Dawit Lagat, Department of Sustainable Systems, University of Juba
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18871505
Published: October 17, 2008

Abstract

South Sudan's drylands face significant challenges in agricultural productivity due to unpredictable weather patterns and limited access to data-driven tools. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including surveys, yield assessments, and machine learning algorithms for data analysis. The DIAS system showed an average increase of 20% in maize yields across the targeted regions compared to conventional farming methods. Variability was noted with some areas showing no significant improvement. DIAS systems can be effective tools for increasing crop yields, but their impact varies by region and specific crops. Further research is needed to tailor solutions more precisely. Investment in DIAS infrastructure should prioritise high-risk areas identified as having minimal previous yield improvements. Data-Driven Agricultural Information Systems (DIAS), South Sudan, Drylands, Crop Yields, Machine Learning The maintenance outcome was modelled as $Y_{it}=\beta_0+\beta_1X_{it}+u_i+\varepsilon_{it}$, with robustness checked using heteroskedasticity-consistent errors.

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James Deng, Onyango Aguer, Erick Kuol, Dawit Lagat (2008). Data-Driven Agricultural Information Systems Enhance Yields in South Sudan's Drylands. African Technology Integration in Education, Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18871505

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African DrylandsData-Driven SystemsPrecision AgricultureGIS ApplicationsRemote SensingSustainable Farming PracticesCrop Modelling

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