Distributed IoT Platforms, Privacy, and Edge-Intelligence Research (DIPPER) Lab at KNUST in collaboration with Sesi Technologies, is set to engage smallholder farmers and farmer groups in a series of ecosystem outreach activities aimed at introducing the FarmSense Soil Sensor, an innovative tool designed to support data-driven farming.

The outreach will showcase how the FarmSense technology provides instant readings of vital soil parameters including Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), pH, temperature, humidity, and electrical conductivity (eC). With this data, agronomists and agricultural extension agents can offer customized fertilizer recommendations and practical guidance tailored to each farmer's field conditions.

Alongside the sensor, the FarmSense mobile application enables users to store soil data, generate comprehensive reports, and receive nutrient advice in real-time, helping farmers make more informed decisions that lead to improved yields and efficient resource use.

The FarmSense kit is particularly suited for commercial farmers, agribusinesses, government agricultural agencies, and extension officers working to enhance productivity and sustainability in smallholder farming systems.