UAV Data Utilization Workshop in Ghana
A comprehensive UAV Data Utilization Workshop Successfully Empowers Trainers in Agriculture and Environmental Monitoring in Ghana, Africa.
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From November 27 to November 30, 2023, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ghana in cooperation with the Department of Geography and Department of Earth Sciences, University of Bergen, hosted a groundbreaking UAV Data Utilization Workshop: Train-the-Trainer Program, aimed at equipping participants with profound knowledge and practical skills in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology, with a specific focus on applications in agriculture and environmental monitoring.
The wokshop was led by esteemed trainers from the University of Bergen (UiB):
- Professor Olena Dubovyk, Department of Geography
- Associate Professor Benjamin A. Robson, Department of Earth Sciences
- Associate Professor Gidske L. Andersen, Department of Geography
This workshop is a crucial part of the cooperation initiative between the Department of Geography at UiB and IITA within IITA's Resilient Agri-Food Systems: Sustainable Intensification of Mixed Farming Systems project. The project in UiB is led by Prof. Olena Dubovyk, underscoring the commitment to fostering sustainable agricultural practices through innovative technologies.
This workshop delved into the depths of UAV technology, covering critical aspects such as UAV data acquisition, processing, and analysis. The trainers, each expert in their respective fields, facilitated sessions ensuring a balance between theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical experience.
This workshop not only signifies a milestone in UAV training but also underscores the commitment of the University of Bergen and IITA to advancing expertise in cutting-edge technologies for sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.
About the University of Bergen (UiB): The University of Bergen (UiB) is a globally recognized institution committed to research and education across various disciplines, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and societal development.
About IITA: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a leading research institution dedicated to addressing challenges in agriculture and ensuring food security across the tropics.
The Sustainable Intensification of Mixed Farming Systems Initiative aims to provide equitable, transformative pathways for improved livelihoods of actors in mixed farming systems through sustainable intensification within target agroecologies and socio-economic settings.
Through action research and development partnerships, the Initiative will improve smallholder farmers' resilience to weather-induced shocks, provide a more stable income and significant benefits in welfare, and enhance social justice and inclusion for 13 million people by 2030.
Activities will be implemented in six focus countries globally representing diverse mixed farming systems as follows: Ghana (cereal–root crop mixed), Ethiopia (highland mixed), Malawi: (maize mixed), Bangladesh (rice mixed), Nepal (highland mixed), and Lao People's Democratic Republic (upland intensive mixed/ highland extensive mixed).
