Can Drones Help Smallholder Farmers Improve Agriculture Efficiencies and Reduce Food Insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa? Local Perceptions from Malawi

Can Drones Help Smallholder Farmers Improve Agriculture Efficiencies and Reduce Food Insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa? Local Perceptions from Malawi

Smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa play a vital role in achieving food security and nutrition, yet they are often overlooked by development policies and lack access to the technology and information needed to increase their agricultural productivity. This is particularly true in Malawi, where...

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Main Authors: Christopher McCarthy, Yamikani Nyoni, Daud Jones Kachamba, Lumbani Benedicto Banda, Boyson Moyo, Cornelius Chisambi, James Banfill, Buho Hoshino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Agriculture
Subjects:
unmanned aerial vehicles
open data
agriculture extension
smallholder agriculture
sustainable agriculture
climate-smart agriculture
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/13/5/1075

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