Integrated GeoICT Platform to Increase Crop Productivity and Profitability Rajan Man Bajracharya MD Pathway Technologies Founder GeoKRISHI Initiative Datadriven Agriculture wwwgeokrishifarm ID: 816421
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Integrated Geo-ICT Platform
to
Increase Crop Productivity and Profitability
Rajan Man Bajracharya
MD, Pathway TechnologiesFounder, GeoKRISHI Initiative
Data-driven Agriculture
www.geokrishi.farm
www.pathway.com.np
rajan@pathway.com.np
Slide2Challenge & Opportunities
60%
Agri
-Sector
EMPLOYS
We Imported
USD 280 million worth
of semi
&
processed food
80%
Smallholder
Farmer
Supply
Globally
Import rises 3 times in 5 years
Nepal is blessed with diverse agro-climatic conditions
Slide3Research Organization
Data Landscape
Meaningful
Information
Government Organization
CBS,
DoS
National MIS
(AMIS)
HH Survey
D
ata-driven
solution
to make agriculture more precise, productive, resilient, and profitable.
Slide4Bridging the GapScience
End user
Simplified Science
Contextualized Info.
Intelligent System
Adopt scientific methods
Data Driven Approach
Utilize untapped data
Decision Making
Evidence based Analytics
Closing the Gap between Science and Practice
Slide5Solving Key Problems Q1. What is the Most
Profitable Crops to Grow?
Farmer
Poor Crop Yield
Q2.
How to make agricultural extension services more effective and better recommendation?
Technician
Job Frustration
Planner
Substance farming
Q3. How to plan and identify areas for
agriculture
productivity
?
Agro Input Company
Trust
Q4. How to increase customer loyalty?
Slide6Conceptual System Framework“Precision Agriculture” technologies are changing the way that farmers manage their crops
Agriculture
Data
Infrastructure
@pixel level
Baseline
Database
Sectorial
Database
Spatial
Database
Farm
Database
Crop Model
Crop Suitability Engine
Crop Recommendation
Market Intelligence
Open Science/Source
Mobile/Web Apps
Drone & Sensor Technologies
Technology Stack
Cloud Computing
Crowd sourcing
Earth Observation
Product & Tool
“what to grow, where, when and how”
Farm Management
Tools to optimize use of fertilizer
Virtual Collection Center
Statistical Data
Crop Chart
Crop variety wise requirement parameter
Agriculture Census
Production, yield
Demography
Age, sex, migration
GIS & Satellite Products
Geo-physical
Slope, Aspect, Elevation
Soil Characteristics
Soil fertility, moisture, NDVI, texture, pH
Climatic
Rain, Temperature
Monitoring
Crop Health, Drought..
Slide7GeoKRISHI: Software Product & Tool Planning/PreparationFarmer’s/Farm profileCrop Suitability evaluation on comparatively advantage cropGuidelines and Report tool
2. Planting/Growing PhaseSoil testing (low-cost devices) Fertilizer calculator
Crop health monitoring 3. Post-Harvest/MarketVirtual collection centerConnecting traders
& farmer/coops
6. Sales
4.
Harvest
5.
Package
3.Grow
1.
Plan
2. Prep.
Immediate User
(Technician)
Next User
(Planner)
End User
(Farmer, Cooperatives)
Target Users:
Figure. Agriculture Stages
Slide8What to Grow When, Where and How?
Slide9Web-based: Decision Support Platform Identify area for agriculture commercialization
Why:
Increase crop productivity throu’ data-driven solution
Identify cluster, block, zone for Agricultural DevelopmentWhat to Grow, When and Where
Climate Resilient Agriculture DataGeo/Bio-physical Characteristics
(slope, aspect, elevation, sun-shine, soil texture, fertility, pH etc.)2. Climatic Parameter
(Rainfall, temperature)3. Economic Parameter
(Accessibility, infrastructure, price, cost)
Slide10Value added ToolsList suitable crop at farm or community level. Advanced Fertilizer Calculator5 days weather forecast information
Increase
efficiency of
Maize production by 2000 Kg /hector
Audio
Animation
Slide11Piloting in Remote settings2. Province 7Achham, Doti Dailekh,
Diverse climatic condition is home for commercial off season vegetables and fruits production
Province 6Surkhet
, Salyan
Hon. Bimala KC (Chetana), Agri
Minister, Karnali PradeshPromoting High Value Agriculture Products
3. Province 1 & 2
Slide12Co-creating Business - Smart VillageInnovation is needed both from Technological
aspect and Service Delivery Mechanism
Farmers at the heart of smart village
2. CooperativesSmart Coops – connecting grower & traders.
3. Municipal AuthorityCustomized Agriculture Advisory Center(s).
1. Private Enterprises/JTA’s/ Youth Franchising with local leaders
Slide13Partnership Opportunity and Possible Collaboration1. Crop Suitability Evaluation Competitive Advantage Crops (adding economic dimension) 2. Soil Lab Digital Soil Database and Mapping
Innovation using low cost devices & IoT3. Crop Health and Disease SurveillanceSatellite and/or smartphone photoUAV
Intelligent Agriculture Advisory and Call Centers
We want to be closely associated with the individuals and institutions in this space in order to develop tools that are likeable and useful for farmers and can help them create better impact in the society.
Slide14Thank You
www.dds4dev.org
www.geokrishi.farm
Thapathali, Kathmandu
E: rajan.man@gmail.com
M: 98510-94030