Phase 1
Phase 1 took a period of 1 week in Nigeria, Enugu State at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) where we carried out a comprehensive problem analysis and also interacted with the farmer, Mr. Ebubedike Charles Cletus, who gave the specifics of what he wanted to be done.
In conclusion of Phase 1, there was a presentation of the proposal of what was to be done to achieve land suitability analysis.
Phase 2
Carrying out the activities in the proposal, i.e., implementing methodology.
Completed Activities
- Literature review
- Land Survey
- Soil sample collection
- Reconnaissance
- Qualitative land classification
What is Being Done
- Quantitative Land classification: Detailed analysis mapping land by physical, chemical, and biological properties, matching crop requirements with land characteristics.
- Suitability assessment
- GIS mapping: Mapping out areas suitable for different crops.
What is Yet to Be Done
- Cost-benefit analysis
Phase 3
Presentation of the findings and deliverables at Zambeze University in Mozambique.
Project Progress
Completed Tasks
Completed tasks include project initiation during the opening meeting, planning project activities, and finding the exact problem on ground.
Tasks in Progress
Ongoing tasks include literture review implementation, data collection, and the analysis for what to put where.
Next Tasks
Finalizing the documentation of the proposed solution(s), then presenting it in the closure meeting, and delivering the solution to stakeholders.