Virtual Irrigation Academy Ltd

👏 We are pleased to see this empowerment initiative in Uganda focused on adopting simple technology aimed to improve livelihoods, agricultural productivity & build resilience farming communities.

On United Nations day, we are reflecting to how V.I.A has advanced in the following areas of the UN Sustainability Development Goals: 2-Zero Hunger, 9- Industry, innovation & Infrastructure; 13-Climate Action & 15-Life on Land Catch up on the latest Project Management Institute (PMI) Interview with V.I.A Managing Director, Simon Dyer, as we have been honored as  one of PMI Most Influential Projects of 2024, for helping small scale farmers better manage water resources to boost crop yields with irrigation moisture senors. Learn more about VI.IA’s mission on driving innovation and change in low to middle income countries: https://lnkd.in/dStGSwvx

🤝#CollectiveTriumph: The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD) conducted a survey of 75 small-scale farmers who received VI.IA Soil Moisture and Solute monitoring systems, which were made possible by the collaborative efforts of DLARD, World Vision, and VIA facilitating training and ongoing farmer support in the water-scarce region. Capacity building on irrigation scheduling tools has been identified as a critical gap in the growth of smallholder irrigation farmers. The Irrigation Scheduling Tools (IST) pilot project addresses a knowledge gap by introducing farmers to simple, low-cost, and user-friendly water-saving technology for soil moisture monitoring. See the results of irrigation scheduling, monitoring water application, ease of use, and increased water use efficiency by using the Wetting Front Detector (WFD), Chameleon Card, and Chameleon WI-FI System. 🙌Special thanks to Ms. Dabone Selboa, (DLARD) Agricultural Scientist, for conducting this survey.

🎊 To end the week on a positive note, we are proud to represent Australia in the WSA Global Competition 2024. Our objective to empower irrigators through simple technology and people-centered learning has been recognized with a nomination in the Learning & Education category, emphasizing knowledge, science, and skills. We are honored. 👏 We are grateful to WSA, World Summit Awards - Australia & Sachi Wickramage for recognizing our dedication to achieving social change through innovation that bridges the gap between scientific agronomic data and practical farming, enabling informed decision-making. 🌏 Meet the Australian WSA Global Competition 2024 nominees here: https://lnkd.in/gXmntA_k

#WDF2024 🌽 We celebrate World Food Day with the theme 'Right to Food for a Better Life and Future.' As the world strives to achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We recognize the importance of investing in capacity building, sustainable agriculture practices and technologies to ensure food security. 🤝 Achieving food security for all necessitates collaborative work, innovative solutions, and a commitment to reduce inequality.

👩🌾 🌽 Celebrating International Day of Rural Women Good Food for All. Women all over the world play a vital role in agriculture but often feel powerless and unheard. V.I.A  has helped transform the lives of women farmers and their communities by allowing them to solve problems and reduce conflict. Take a look at the resilience of rural women in Blantyre, Malawi . 🎥@conorashleigh

The Institute would like to thank and appreciate the Virtual Irrigation Academy Ltd, the attending delegates and the Agricultural Research Council for their respective roles and contributions in the making of an extremely successful SAIAE Gauteng Branch Meeting! 👏 The Branch held their second meeting of the year on the 10th of October, at the ARC premises, where the attending members were treated to an incredible and fascinating presentation from Mr Tlou Kevin Ngoepe on Soil Moisture Monitoring Tools for Improved Water Management and Irrigation Efficiency. 🌱 The Institute is truly grateful to everyone who was involved, as it wouldn’t have been possible to host such a successful event without your exemplary commitment and dedication! A huge thank you to the SAIAE Gauteng Branch Committee, led by Ms Sandisiwe Mahlamvu, Perm Mthethwa and Zamadunga Mathonsi. 👏 A special mention to Ms Aobakwe kgwele, who assisted greatly in capturing the phenomenal essence of proceedings. We thank you, Ms Kgwele! 📷 Stay tuned for more and join us as we continue to make headways in the Agricultural Engineering fraternity! 🌍 #Saiae #AgriculturalEngineering #Agriculture #Engineering #Soil #Moisture #MonitoringTools #WaterManagement #IrrigationEfficiency #IrrigationVirtualAcademy  

✅ SAIAE GAUTENG BRANCH MEETING TWO. Yesterday, the South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers (SAIAE)hosted a hybrid session focused on VIA's soil moisture monitoring technologies for better water management and irrigation efficiency. Guest Speaker, VIA Sales & User Specialist Tlou Kevin Ngoepe, demonstrated our unique approach to curating low-cost, user-friendly tools that are easily understood through the colours and patterns generated by the chameleon system. Thank you to the convenor Senzo Masikane of the SAIAE and the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) for hosting us to engage in climate-smart sustainable agricultural methods that improve livelihoods and build climate resilience.

In September, The National Department of Agriculture & the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) led a 3 day farmer training in Jozini Municipality, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. The training programme successfully reached 12 Extension Officers & 41 Small scale farmers, focusing on soil & solute management, soil health & fertility & water conservation methods using by our chameleon systems. ✔DAY 1: Training of government extension officers [Theory] ✔DAY 2: On-farm demonstration ✔DAY 3: Farmers training [Theory & Practical sessions] The future efforts of this partnership seek to offer continuous farmer support on tools provided, expanding the program's reach and ensuring long-term adoption of sustainable soil moisture management practice in & around Jozini.

❗️❗️3 DAYS TO GO The South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers (SAIAE) is hosting it’s 2nd branch activity for the year 2024! The SAIAE Branch activity is dedicated to Soil Moisture Monitoring Tools for Improved Water Management and Irrigation Efficiency using the Chameleon Systems. Join VIA Sales & User Support Specialist Tlou Kevin Ngoepe engage on the language of colours & patterns with our unique tools. To RSVP, please contact Mr Senzokuhle Masikane: 📩E-mail: senzo@saiae.co.za. 🤳 Tel: 071 355 4607 / 078 804 2673