Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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GPS-Informed Models for Enhancing Crop Growth Monitoring Among Ethiopian Highland Smallholder Women Farmers

Mihret Kebede, Haramaya University Fasil Woldemichael, Department of Artificial Intelligence, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18908970
Published: March 3, 2010

Abstract

Recent advancements in GPS technology have enabled more precise monitoring of crop growth among smallholder farmers in Ethiopia’s highlands. A mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating GPS data with field observations to model crop growth trajectories over time. The analysis revealed a significant positive correlation (r = 0.85) between daily GPS-sampled soil moisture levels and subsequent plant yield increases in tested plots. GPS-informed models offer a robust tool for improving smallholder farmers' crop management practices, particularly among women farmers in the Ethiopian Highlands. Further research should focus on scaling up these models to larger geographic areas and incorporating additional climate data for enhanced predictive accuracy. Crop Growth Monitoring, GPS Technology, Smallholder Women Farmers, Ethiopian Highlands

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Mihret Kebede, Fasil Woldemichael (2010). GPS-Informed Models for Enhancing Crop Growth Monitoring Among Ethiopian Highland Smallholder Women Farmers. African Aerial Photography and Remote Sensing (Technology/Methodology), Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18908970

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GeographicHighlandsGPSGISPrecision AgricultureRemote SensingWomen Farmers

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