AgriTech Intelligence
Pioneering IoT-Based Food Preservation and Automatic Humidity Control for a sustainable agricultural future in Ethiopia.
The Challenge
In Ethiopia, harvested crops like teff, corn, and wheat often degrade in conventional storage due to undetected temperature and moisture fluctuations.
Current storage methods are less accurate and efficient. Without automated control, farmers face significant post-harvest losses, weakening food security.
Post-Harvest Losses
Lack of adequate environmental control leads to spoilage. Our challenge is to replace simple, manual storage with an intelligent, automated system capable of maintaining optimal conditions autonomously.
Automated Regulation
We utilize sensors (DHT22) and microcontrollers to continuously monitor environmental factors.
- Sensors detect humidity/temp deviations instantly.
- Microcontroller triggers AC fans automatically.
The Solution
A smart storage system that processes sensor data via Arduino/ESP32. When thresholds are breached, relays operate exhaust systems to regulate air, reducing wastage and saving energy.
System Features
Real-time Monitoring
Continuous tracking of temperature and humidity.
Automated Control
Smart actuation of fans/exhausts based on data.
Inventory Management
Track crop type and storage duration.
Energy Efficient
Optimized operation for sustainability.
About Our Project
Post-harvest losses remain a critical challenge in Ethiopia. This project proposes the design and implementation of an Automatic Humidity Regulation System.
A prototype will be developed and tested in selected regions (Oromia and Amhara). The interdisciplinary team will collaborate to deliver a sustainable solution.
Project Objectives
Monitor Continuously
Design a system that uses efficient sensors to monitor humidity and temperature inside storage units around the clock.
Automated Control
Automatically control AC exhaust fans to maintain optimal environmental conditions and reduce spoilage.
Enhance Traceability
Develop an inventory management system to enable farmers to track the type and duration of produce within storage.
Scalable Adoption
Validate the prototype to drive wide adoption of smart storage technology across Ethiopia.