The AdEMNEA Project has continued to make progress in supporting smart agriculture innovation through the successful field deployment of the Smart Bee-Hive System in Kampala, Uganda.
The system is designed to help bee farmers monitor their hives remotely without having to physically open or inspect them regularly. Using smart technology, the project allows farmers to receive important updates about the condition of their hives while at home or away from the farm.
During a recent field visit and maintenance exercise at Pan-Afric Implex Transport Stores, the project team carried out improvements and troubleshooting on the prototype to ensure the system operates effectively in real field conditions. The exercise also provided an opportunity for the team to test the reliability of the technology and identify areas for further improvement.
The smart hive system provides real-time insights into hive activity, such as; track bee occupancy, evaluate colony health, anticipate honey harvest periods, and quickly identify threats or unusual disturbances affecting the hive. This is expected to help improve honey production, reduce losses, and make beekeeping easier and more efficient for farmers.
The initiative highlights how locally developed innovation can support agriculture, environmental conservation, and community livelihoods through affordable digital solutions.
The AdEMNEA Project appreciates the continued funding from the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) and relevant collaboration from partners including TUNADO, RENU, MAAIF, NTNU, NORAD, DIT, UOJ, and STI-OP, among others, for their continued commitment to research, innovation, and sustainable development.
