Agriculture
Sustainable Coffee Production in Uganda Enhanced by Drone Technology
The Challenge
- Coffee farmers faced declining yields due to coffee berry disease, inconsistent quality, and unsustainable farming practices.
- Smallholder farmers lacked access to modern agricultural technologies and data-driven insights.
- Traditional pest management methods were inefficient and environmentally harmful.
The Solution
- Deployed multispectral imaging to monitor coffee plant health and detect early signs of disease and pest infestations.
- Used thermal imaging to identify irrigation inefficiencies and optimize water distribution in coffee plantations.
- Implemented precision spraying programs to target pesticide applications, reducing chemical usage by 50%.
Key Results
- Early disease detection prevented crop losses worth $200,000 across participating farms.
- Improved coffee quality led to premium pricing, increasing farmer income by 35%.
- Reduced pesticide usage by 50% while maintaining effective pest control, benefiting both farmers and the environment.
$200K saved
Disease Prevention
+35%
Farmer Income Increase
-50%
Chemical Reduction
"The drone technology from Dronlytics has given us the tools to produce better coffee sustainably. Our yields are up and our costs are down."Margaret Nakato, Coffee Farmer Cooperative Leader, Uganda