Banana Disease Diagnosis and Productivity Advisory

 An AI powered Mobile and Web App for Sustainable Banana Farming

Project Overview

Banana Disease Diagnosis and Productivity Advisory also known as Banana Assist is a mobile application designed to assist banana farmers in managing their crops effectively. The app leverages artificial intelligence to accurately diagnose five banana diseases. Additionally, it provides banana variety identification, offers an AI chatbot for expert advice on banana growth and management and banana planting management.

Problem Statement

Banana farmers worldwide face significant challenges due to banana diseases that cause severe crop losses. Traditional methods of disease diagnosis, variety identification and banana planting management are often time-consuming, labor-intensive, and prone to errors. Furthermore, access to expert advice for banana cultivation can be limited, particularly in remote regions.

Solution

Our mobile app addresses these challenges by offering a comprehensive suite of features:

• Disease Diagnosis: The app utilizes image recognition technology to analyze pictures of banana plants and accurately identify the presence of panama, yellow sigatoka, black sigatoka, moko and bract mosaic virus diseases. This early detection enables farmers to take timely preventive measures and minimize crop damage.
• AI Chatbot: The integrated chatbot acts as a virtual agricultural advisor, offering farmers personalized guidance on banana cultivation practices, disease prevention, and management strategies. Users can ask questions and receive tailored recommendations based on their specific needs.
• Variety identification: The application enables identification of banana varieties for better crop and market decisions.
• Task management: Farmers can create, schedule, update and delete tasks related to banana planting management.
  
  
  

Key Benefits for Farmers

• Time and Cost-Effective: The app streamlines the disease diagnosis process, saving farmers time and reducing the need for expensive consultations.
• Improved Productivity: Accurate yield predictions enable farmers to optimize their farming practices and maximize crop yields.
• Sustainable Farming: Early detection of Panama disease and effective management strategies contribute to sustainable banana production.
• Access to Expertise: The AI chatbot provides farmers with expert advice, even in remote areas, ensuring access to valuable knowledge and support.

Join us in revolutionizing the way banana farmers manage their crops and protect their livelihoods. 

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