Research pathway

How EarthGuard turns evidence into action

  • Map farm boundaries, soil zones, crop history, and water points
  • Combine soil sampling, GIS layers, field photos, and farmer observations
  • Generate practical guidance for crop choice, amendments, irrigation, and monitoring
  • Produce dashboards and partner reports that support extension and funding decisions
Soil samples, AI dashboard, GIS farm map, and field sensor for soil intelligence

AI soil health

Localised soil intelligence for farmer decisions

A localised innovation combining AI, GIS, and soil science to provide actionable soil health data for farmers, extension teams, and partners.

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Core research tools

  • Soil sampling protocols
  • GIS farm mapping
  • AI-assisted interpretation
  • Fertility and amendment guidance
  • Crop suitability support
  • Farmer-friendly advisory outputs

Who can use it

  • Smallholder farmers
  • Farmer groups and cooperatives
  • Agricultural extension teams
  • Research partners
  • Food security projects

Impact logic

Evidence that improves decisions before money and time are wasted

Each research pathway is designed to help communities, funders, and technical partners understand what is happening locally, select the right intervention, and measure whether the work is improving lives.

Map

Locate field conditions and soil variation.

Start with local realities, user needs, and field constraints.

Analyze

Translate soil data into guidance.

Connect practical data with technical interpretation.

Advise

Help farmers act before costs increase.

Turn evidence into guidance, reports, and implementation choices.