scholarly journals Precision agriculture research in sub-Saharan Africa countries: a systematic map

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justine M. Nyaga ◽  
Cecilia M. Onyango ◽  
Johanna Wetterlind ◽  
Mats Söderström
Keyword(s):  
Precision Agriculture ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Systematic Map ◽  
Sub Saharan

scholarly journals Correction to: Precision agriculture research in sub-Saharan Africa countries: a systematic map

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justine M. Nyaga ◽  
Cecilia M. Onyango ◽  
Johanna Wetterlind ◽  
Mats Söderström
Keyword(s):  
Precision Agriculture ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Systematic Map ◽  
Sub Saharan

scholarly journals Precision Agriculture for Resource Use Efficiency in Smallholder Farming Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 1158
Author(s):  
Cecilia M. Onyango ◽  
Justine M. Nyaga ◽  
Johanna Wetterlind ◽  
Mats Söderström ◽  
Kristin Piikki
Keyword(s):  
Resource Use ◽  
Precision Agriculture ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
English Language ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Smallholder Farming ◽  
Sub Saharan

Opportunities exist for adoption of precision agriculture technologies in all parts of the world. The form of precision agriculture may vary from region to region depending on technologies available, knowledge levels and mindsets. The current review examined research articles in the English language on precision agriculture practices for increased productivity among smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. A total of 7715 articles were retrieved and after screening 128 were reviewed. The results indicate that a number of precision agriculture technologies have been tested under SSA conditions and show promising results. The most promising precision agriculture technologies identified were the use of soil and plant sensors for nutrient and water management, as well as use of satellite imagery, GIS and crop-soil simulation models for site-specific management. These technologies have been shown to be crucial in attainment of appropriate management strategies in terms of efficiency and effectiveness of resource use in SSA. These technologies are important in supporting sustainable agricultural development. Most of these technologies are, however, at the experimental stage, with only South Africa having applied them mainly in large-scale commercial farms. It is concluded that increased precision in input and management practices among SSA smallholder farmers can significantly improve productivity even without extra use of inputs.

scholarly journals Erratum to: The environmental, socioeconomic, and health impacts of woodfuel value chains in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic map

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Phosiso Sola ◽  
Paolo Omar Cerutti ◽  
Wen Zhou ◽  
Denis Gautier ◽  
Miyuki Iiyama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Health Impacts ◽  
Value Chains ◽  
Systematic Map ◽  
Sub Saharan

scholarly journals The socioeconomic and environmental impacts of wood energy value chains in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic map protocol

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paolo Omar Cerutti ◽  
Phosiso Sola ◽  
Audrey Chenevoy ◽  
Miyuki Iiyama ◽  
Jummai Yila ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Value Chains ◽  
Systematic Map ◽  
Energy Value ◽  
Wood Energy ◽  
Sub Saharan

scholarly journals Exploring the Challenges Posed by Regulations for the Use of Drones in Agriculture in the African Context

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Ayamga ◽  
Bedir Tekinerdogan ◽  
Ayalew Kassahun
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Precision Agriculture ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Civil Aviation ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Remotely Piloted Aircraft ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Aerial Observation

Global food demands have led to the rapid introduction of Information Communication Technology (ICT) innovations in the agriculture sector—one such innovation is drone technology. Drones are used in precision agriculture, including aerial observation, sensing, and the spraying of pesticides. Regulations on the use of drones are necessary because drones can violate privacy rules, data protection rights, and public peace. However, many African countries have either very restrictive regulations, or no proper regulation in place, making the process of acquiring a license for drone operation cumbersome. In this study, we present the results of a literature review that explores the current drone regulations in Sub-Saharan Africa and the results of a systematic literature review (SLR) and survey study whereby we have interviewed the relevant stakeholders, in order to understand the challenges posed by the regulations to the effective use of drones for agriculture. The results indicate that the regulations contain about 40 to 85 per cent of the provisions of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) manual on Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPASs). In addition, whilst the SLR focused on the technology, safety, ethics and regulatory hurdles towards drones, the interviewees focused on the need for skill and awareness among the responsible authorities to enforce regulations, and the need for sustainability and participatory process in defining regulations.

Agroecology, Information and Communications Technology, and Smallholders’ Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (8) ◽  
pp. 1194-1208
Author(s):  
Cheng Wei
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Precision Agriculture ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Rural Populations ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Sustainable Rural Development ◽  
Sub Saharan

As a bottom-up, grassroots paradigm for sustainable rural development, agroecology is particularly promising for smallholders in many countries in sub-Saharan Africa. However, by adopting agroecology, smallholders will be challenged to take on new perspectives and compile and integrate different sourced information to innovate. Today’s fast evolving information and communications technology in sub-Saharan Africa represents great opportunities for rural populations to enhance the adoption and success of agroecology and to address their daunting challenges simultaneously while conserving, protecting and enhancing natural resources. Agroecology combined with information and communications technology will probably be smallholders’ “precision agriculture” in many developing countries to enhance their food security and livelihood.

scholarly journals The environmental, socioeconomic, and health impacts of woodfuel value chains in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic map

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Phosiso Sola ◽  
Paolo Omar Cerutti ◽  
Wen Zhou ◽  
Denis Gautier ◽  
Miyuki Iiyama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Health Impacts ◽  
Value Chains ◽  
Systematic Map ◽  
Sub Saharan
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