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Publications (9)

SMART IRRIGATION FARMING SYSTEM USING INTERNET OF THINGS TECHNOLOGY

Peterson Mambo

Agriculture has always been central to human civilization, shaping the way we live by providing food, livelihoods, and a foundation for growth. Yet, as the world’s population continues to grow, …

IoT
Chuma Muulimi (Wealth in Farming)

James Chembekeza

Agriculture remains the backbone of Malawi’s economy, yet smallholder farmers continue to face persistent challenges such as limited access to information, poor market linkage, and climate-related risks and best modern …

Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D)
Exploring the significance of crop diversity in resilience to climate change impacts among small-scale farmers in Tungulule Village

Immaculate Sefasi

Climate change is increasingly disrupting agricultural systems in Malawi, particularly among small-scale farmers who rely on rain fed agriculture. This study explores the significance of crop diversity in enhancing the …

Climate resilient crops
SMART WATER LEVEL REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM

INNOCENT CHADZANDIANI

Accurate and real-time water level monitoring is essential for effective management of water resources across households, agriculture, and industrial applications. Traditional monitoring approaches, such as manual gauge readings and float-based …

Arduino Water level monitoring Internet of Things (IoT) Ultrasonic sensor Real-time data Django web framework
ASSESSING THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC INFLUENCE OF MOTORBIKE TAXI (KABAZA) SERVICES ON RURAL COMMUNITIES: A CASE STUDY OF NANJIRI, LILONGWE.

Gift Said

This study assesses the socio-economic influence of motorbike taxi services, locally known as "Kabaza," on rural communities in Nanjiri Township, Lilongwe, Malawi. Kabaza has become a pivotal element in the …

Social science
Deep Learning for Crop Disease Detection

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Using deep learning models to detect and manage crop diseases in African agricultural systems.

Computer Science
EXPLORING LIVELIHOOD STRUGGLES FACED BY FLOOD DISPLACED COMMUNITIES. A CASE STUDY AT MAKHANGA AREA IN NSANJE, MALAWI.

EZRA BAKILI

Floods have increasingly become a recurrent challenge in Malawi, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities and disrupting their livelihoods. This study explores the livelihood struggles faced by flood-displaced communities in the Makhanga …

Flood impacts Displaced households Rural livelihoods Disaster resilience Socio-economic vulnerability Climate hazards.
Plant Leaf Disease Detection Using CNN

Ganizani Chikuse

In agriculture-dependent countries like Malawi, crop diseases significantly threaten food security and farmer livelihoods, particularly among smallholder farmers who often lack timely access to expert agronomists for accurate diagnosis. This …

Machine Learning
Soil Microbiology and Sustainable Agriculture in Africa

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Investigating the role of soil microbes in enhancing sustainable agricultural practices in African regions.

Computer Science Psychology

Research Topics (3)

Precision Agriculture
Smart Agriculture
Climate-Smart Agriculture