A Smart Farming System (CAT)

BRIEF TECHNOLOGY

A safe and integrated farming system combining materials and methods of agriculture based on scientific knowledge and applied at the initial stage of Agro-Based Value Chains to increase the yield and quality of agricultural products.

INSPIRATION OF THE INVENTION

“In balance lies sustainability” that is our motto that fuel our motivation to help Malaysia achieve food and agriculture sustainability through balancing our environment, social, and economy needs

PROBLEM STATEMENT & CURRENT ISSUES

Food security is one of the most critical aspects each country is preparing towards. With the significant population increase, more food must be available within a country for its inhabitants. To address this alarming issue, one of the immediate measures is increasing the agriculture sector’s productivity. To achieve the desired outcome, it is evident that the practice poses imbalances in terms of the well-beIng of the environment, food chain, and ecosystem. The use of chemical substances to increase yield causes damage towards the environment, the health of the people, etc.

INVENTIVENESS  & NOVELTY

This approach eliminates the need for excessive pesticide use, ensuring a cleaner and more environmentally friendly agricultural environment.

USEFULNESS & APPLICATION

  • CAT is suitable for any type of crops and soil.
  • It is an invention relates to a farming system that provides sustainable, safe, and high yield agriculture practice

IMPACT OF THE PRODUCT

  • Improving crops yield
  • Improving crops quality
  • Improving soil health
  • Reducing cost with no-pesticides usage

MARKET POTENTIAL 

Agricultural sector

TRL : 8

Project Leader : Prof. Madya Dr. Che Radziah Binti Che Mohd Zain

Co-Researcher : Mohd Sofian Hj Yusoff

Dept./Fac./Inst : Jabatan Sains Biologi & Bioteknologi, Fakulti Sains & Teknologi, UKM

Expertise : Plant Molecular Physiology And Tissue Culture