Agriculture
Large-Scale Rice Farming Optimization in Tanzania
The Challenge
- Rice farmers struggled with waterlogging, weed management, and inconsistent yields across 5,000 hectares of paddy fields.
- Manual weed control was labor-intensive and ineffective against persistent weed species.
- Poor water management led to both drought stress and waterlogging in different field zones.
The Solution
- Conducted comprehensive visual imaging and ground-based data capture to map field topography and drainage patterns.
- Implemented efficient drone spraying for targeted weed control, reducing manual labor and chemical drift.
- Used real-time monitoring to optimize water management and prevent waterlogging in rice paddies.
Key Results
- Increased rice yields by 45% through improved water management and weed control.
- Reduced labor costs by 40% with automated spraying operations.
- Minimized environmental impact by reducing chemical runoff into nearby water bodies.
+45%
Yield Increase
-40%
Labor Cost Reduction
-60%
Environmental Impact
"Dronlytics' drone solutions have revolutionized rice farming in our region. We're producing more with less environmental impact."Ahmed Hassan, Agricultural Extension Officer, Tanzania