Shaodathon Oripova, the owner of a greenhouse in the Fergana Valley of Uzbekistan, is revolutionizing her agribusiness through digital technologies. Her greenhouse, once a simple structure, has now evolved into a digital enterprise with internet-connected sensors.
Digital technologies empower Shaodathon to monitor greenhouse conditions, optimizing temperature, air humidity, illumination, and soil moisture. This allows her to efficiently manage resources and reduce costs.
A mobile notification system alerts the farmer to intervene when necessary, which is particularly valuable in extreme heat and water scarcity conditions. Thanks to these innovations, Shaodathon has managed to maintain production levels almost without losses in the face of adverse climate conditions.
Shaodathon is participating in the "1000 Digital Villages" project by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). This initiative aims to transform villages into digital hubs, providing farmers with access to digital technologies and improving their quality of life.
Innovations such as smart sensors help farmers not only optimize production processes but also overcome challenges like climate change. Collaborating with FAO opens new horizons for local farmers, supporting them in digital transformation and enhancing agricultural sustainability for the future.
Source: fao.org