As part of our commitment to promoting innovation and sustainability in agriculture, a training session was organized on the use of Crop Monitoring platforms and Google Earth Engine for Precision Agriculture. The training brought together mobility students (MSc and PhD) as well as MSc students from the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (FSA).
It introduced them to the genesis of Precision Agriculture, highlighting its historical development and the major technological advances that have shaped modern farming practices. Participants explored various digital tools and platforms available to support precision agriculture, learning how these solutions can enhance decision-making and resource management in the agricultural sector.
A key part of the session focused on the practical use of Google Earth Engine. Participants accessed Sentinel-2 satellite images to monitor field conditions, gaining pratical experience in retrieving and analyzing remote sensing data for agricultural purposes. In addition, they learned how to process this imagery in R, calculate vegetation indices such as NDVI, NDRE, and NDWI, and generate heatmaps that visualize variations in crop health across fields.
Through this experience, the participants strengthened their theoretical knowledge and developed practical skills essential for implementing data-driven approaches in modern agriculture.
By empowering the next generation of agricultural experts with digital tools and methods, we are paving the way toward smarter, more sustainable farming practices.
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« The Use of Drones in Agriculture »
From March 2nd to 3rd, 2025, students from the Intra-Africa project took part in an engaging and hands-on training session exploring how drone technology is transforming modern agriculture.
Over the course of two dynamic days, participants delved into the potential of drones to :
- Enhance crop monitoring with real-time aerial data,
- Optimize irrigation through precision mapping,
- Reduce labor costs and time spent in the field, and
- Boost overall productivity and sustainability.
The training struck a perfect balance between theory and practice. Learners were introduced to mission planning, drone piloting, image capturing, and data analysis, all tailored to promote smarter, tech-driven farming methods.
This initiative stands as a powerful step toward innovation and sustainable agriculture—empowering future agricultural leaders with cutting-edge tools and knowledge.
