Support for Technology Providers
Research in agronomy and agriculture produces new, improved technologies with the potential to increase yields, resist pests and diseases, withstand adverse climates, improve nutrition and income, and more. The TAAT e-catalogs are a powerful step on the road towards such impact:
Technology Providers are researchers or representatives of organizations that own technologies that we showcase on the e-catalogs. They own the data we publish on their technologies in the e-catalogs.
Technology Providers work with the TAAT technology Profiling team to create technology profiles that are customized to the needs of the audience of the e-catalogs:
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- decision-makers in governments, who are responsible for the design and implementation of large-scale agricultural development projects,
- decision-makers in private sector companies, who are responsible for the integration of agricultural technologies in new or improved business plans,
- decision-makers in international finance institutions funding agricultural development, or in large international organizations such as iNGOs, responsible for designing and implementing large-scale agricultural development programs.
We provide here supporting and guiding material for Technology Providers:
- e-learning course: introduction to the e-catalogs.
- This e-learning course takes under 5 minutes to study and gives you an easy-to-follow overview of the e-catalogs and technology profiles, their objective and their audience.
- Save the file on your computer and double-click on it, it is then automated and interactive.
- Overview of the process for the creation of a new Technology Profile.
- Guide on the use of the online form.
Latest technologies
Optimizing Pesticide Application for Sustainable Agriculture The CABI Crop Sprayer is a mobile application designed to assist farmers and agricultural extension workers in accurately calculating pesticide quantities for crop protection. By ensuring precise application, it promotes effective pest control while minimizing environmental impact.
Crop Care in Your Pocket: Nuru App, Your Farming Companion PlantVillage Nuru is a groundbreaking smartphone app that harnesses artificial intelligence to offer real-time offline diagnosis of crop damage symptoms caused by diseases and pests. Initially developed for cassava, it now extends its capabilities to diagnose damage in maize and is expanding to cover other crops, like potato. This free app not only provides instant diagnoses but also fosters community connections among users and offers guidance on managing the identified diseases and pests. This technology is a pivotal tool for farmers, enabling them to swiftly identify and address crop issues, ultimately enhancing agricultural productivity.
Cultivate superior banana varieties for abundant yields and enhanced food security. Traditional banana varieties in the Great Lakes region, particularly in Uganda, have experienced stagnated production with yields as low as 5-30 tons per hectare annually, far below their potential of 70 tons. This decline is primarily attributed to the susceptibility of East African Highland bananas to various pests and diseases. Compounding the issue are challenges posed by declining soil fertility and drought. The result is food shortages, putting vulnerable communities at risk of hunger. The introduction of disease-resistant hybrid banana varieties represents a pivotal solution. These hybrids exhibit higher resistance to black leaf streaks, nematodes, and bunchy top disease, offering the promise of enhanced productivity and food security.