CBR Project

CBR 3B Project

According to United Nations data, by 2050, the world's population will be 10 billion people. This growth is a big challenge for agricultural activities to produce sufficient food for these needs. But the resources to produce that food are dwindling. The amount of available water is decreasing, agricultural land is shrinking as big cities and towns are expanding and taking up that space, and the number of farmers is decreasing. Therefore, increasing agricultural production must be carried out in a sustainable manner. This is a big challenge for us as humanity

Implementation of technology is an important thing that allows the increase in agricultural production. In developing countries such as Indonesia, the implementation of large agricultural machinery such as factory farms is not very appropriate considering that the area of agriculture owned by farmers is not large. We need the right tools to answer these challenges. The current technologies such as IoT and AI can drive innovation by implementing data driven agriculture. IoT and AI tools can assist farmers in classifying and predicting the quality of the produce and reduce the human resource requirement in the agriculture industry. This project's objectives are to:

(1) Design and develop an artificial intelligence of things system for smart agriculture;
(2) Collect produce dataset in Indonesia;
(3) Determine specific classification of the selected produces; mahasiswa;
(4) Create a visual-based system and learning model capable of performing the same tasks as the aforementioned manual identifying and grouping;;
(5) Design a sorting machine that incorporates the aforementioned visual-based system to sort the identified produce into their appropriate quality and/or category ;

The Community Based Research (CBR) team from Universitas Brawijaya is engaged in a collaborative project with crystal guava farmers in Bumiaji Village, Batu, Malang, Indonesia. This project focuses on implementing a sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) system designed to optimize the sorting process of guava produce.

The primary objective of this initiative is to significantly enhance the productivity and efficiency of the farmers' operations. By integrating AI and IoT technologies, the system can accurately classify and predict the quality of the guava, ensuring that only the best produce reaches the market. This not only helps in maintaining high standards but also minimizes wastage and maximizes the farmers' profits.

The AI system employs advanced algorithms to analyze various parameters of the guava fruits, such as size, color, and texture, to determine their quality. Meanwhile, the IoT components provide real-time monitoring and data collection, facilitating better decision-making processes for the farmers. This combination of AI and IoT technologies allows for a more streamlined and efficient sorting process, reducing the time and labor required for manual sorting. Moreover, this collaboration is a step towards empowering local farmers with cutting-edge technology, enabling them to compete more effectively in the market. It also reflects Universitas Brawijaya's commitment to fostering innovation and supporting sustainable agricultural practices. Through this partnership, the CBR team aims to drive positive change in the local agricultural community, promoting economic growth and sustainability in the region.

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Bumiaji Sejahtera Crystal Guava Plantation

Agriculture is one of the key elements in food security. However, the number of farmers is currently decreasing. This is because not many young people are interested in entering the agricultural sector. The government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, is trying to increase the number of young people willing to become farmers. For this reason, a method is being sought to implement technology in the agricultural world, so that the mechanisms of agriculture no longer use traditional methods but are also supported by technology.

In Bumiaji District, which is one of the agricultural production locations in Batu City, there are many young farmers who are very enthusiastic about developing the agricultural sector. However, this enthusiasm is not yet matched by the capability of human resources to implement technology in agriculture, particularly IoT technology, which is useful for supporting plant growth. One group of young farmers who are very open to technology is in the Agro Tourism Bumiaji, located at Jalan Dewi Mutmainah No. 4, Baranan Hamlet, Bumiaji Village, Bumiaji District, Batu City.

The owner of Agro Tourism Bumiaji is Rakhmat Hardiyanto. He is a passionate advocate for modernizing agriculture and integrating technology into farming practices. With his leadership, the group is eager to learn and adopt new technological advancements to enhance their agricultural productivity and sustainability.