Bridging the Gap: Precision Agriculture for Ugandan Smallholder Farmers
Introduction Agriculture is the backbone of Uganda's economy, employing approximately 70% of the population and contributing nearly 24% to the country's GDP. Despite its importance, the sector faces numerous challenges, including climate change, soil degradation, inadequate access to inputs, and limited technological adoption. Traditional farming methods, while familiar and culturally significant, often result in suboptimal yields and resource inefficiencies. Precision agriculture—a farming management concept that uses technology to observe, measure, and respond to field variability—has revolutionized farming in developed nations. However, the perception that precision agriculture requires expensive equipment and advanced technical know-how has limited its adoption among smallholder farmers in countries like Uganda. This guide aims to demystify precision agriculture and demonstrate how ordinary local farmers in Uganda can adopt simplified precision techniques using lo...