AFRI4CAst participated in the 2024 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium. AgroApps presented work that was carried out in the frame of the project within a publication entitled “SATELLITE DATA FUSION FOR FOOD SECURITY ENHANCEMENT IN TROPICAL AREAS”.
AFRI4CAst project is aiming to enhance food security and safety in Africa through advanced satellite remote sensing technologies. In collaboration with various African institutions, AFRI4CAst leverages data from the PRISMA and ECOSTRESS satellite sensors to develop a platform for monitoring crop yields and predicting the impact of climate change on agriculture. This effort focuses on real-time monitoring of crop diseases, such as rust in maize and wheat, and estimating risks related to mycotoxin formation.
Additionally, field campaigns in Uganda and Kenya provided essential data for refining our crop growth models, which were used to predict yield and disease outbreaks. This project, funded by the European Space Agency, plays a critical role in supporting agricultural decision-making across the African continent by providing actionable insights to local stakeholders.