Farmers can use DSG’s Ultrasonic Distance Sensor for measuring grain level in a silo or a liquid in a container. The system uses ultrasound to measure the distance to an object, a high frequency sound wave is emitted by the device, measuring the time it takes for the wave to reach the object and then return to the sensor.
Category: Agriculture
Pfumvudza/Intwasa, solution to food insecurity in Zimbabwe
Crop failure caused by long dry spells and erratic rainfall has resulted in food insecurity in the country. Communal farmers who rely solely on crop cultivation for food have been seriously affected.
Drone technology for Precision Agriculture in Zimbabwe
World population is projected to grow to almost 10 billion by 2050, with global food demand expected to increase substantially. Questions have been raised on whether there will be enough food or not by 2050, noting also the impact of climate change on food security.