Theme 5: Emerging Technologies

Can technology help nature grow better?

Today's farmers use sensors, drones, satellites, artificial intelligence and mobile apps to understand crops and soils more accurately. These technologies help farmers use less water, reduce fertilizer use, protect biodiversity and improve harvests. This theme introduces precision agriculture and the future of sustainable farming.

Research Ideas

📱 Smartphone Leaf Colour Analysis: for example; Use a smartphone colour-picker app to measure leaf greenness and estimate plant health. Compare results between locations to understand how nutrients, climate and growing conditions influence crops.

💧 Soil Moisture Sensors:for example; Measure soil moisture using a sensor or simple observation methods while comparing watering practices. Teams from different climates can investigate how water requirements change across regions.

🛰️ Digital Biodiversity Mapping: for example; Use digital tools to record plants, insects and birds in your local environment. Combine maps from different teams to create a larger biodiversity picture across diverse ecosystems.

🚁 Precision Farming Technologies: for example; Explore how technologies such as drones, GPS, weather stations or satellite images support farming in your region. Compare how these tools can be adapted for different crops, landscapes and climatic conditions.