Applying High-Tech Soil Monitoring Tools with Drone Technology for Farmers

Sudan is combining laboratory soil testing, drone monitoring and digital mapping to help farmers tackle erosion, protect productive land and strengthen food security.

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Overview

Atomic absorption spectroscopy measures micronutrients in soil samples, helping assess how erosion affects agricultural productivity. Drone surveys and other Earth observation tools monitor erosion across the landscape, while digital maps show soil health and areas at risk.

The project strengthens national capacity to use these tools and fill gaps in soil information, supporting targeted conservation measures that help farmers protect productive land and adapt to changing rainfall and temperatures.

At a glance

Organisation	Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Primary sector	Agriculture and food security
Innovation stage	💡 Proof of concept
AFCIA Programme

Funding Received

Climate impacts addressed

Drought and water security

Erratic rainfall

Increasing temperatures / heatwaves

Floods

Project team

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