1. Pilot Project: SMS-based System for Pest and Disease Surveillance Dr. Fred Baijukya ARI-Maruku Dar Es Salaam 31March 2008
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7. Key finding #1: Farmers have, and manage, more problems than simply one disease or pest at a time
8. Key finding #2: … means farmers face cumulative disease burden
9. Key finding #3: Movement of people, plants and animals can spread diseases, often with devastating consequences … Transportation of planting Trade In search of pasture and drinking water
19. How it works: SMS gate way system Desktop PC Laptop Mobile phone GSM modem SMS Gateway software
20. SMS-based system model Field worker Ward extension District extension System monitor warnings verified Research Field workers in surrounding areas confirmed data Donors (Project funding) Decision-makers (District budget) Decision-makers (Central government)