Project Details


WSIS Prizes Contest 2024 Winner

GeoTanaman


Description

GeoTanaman represents a cutting-edge system built on the principles of service-oriented architecture, designed for accessibility through both web and mobile platforms. Its primary function is to acquire, manage, analyze, and present geospatial information related to Malaysia's food crops. The overarching goal of this system is a comprehensive National Crop Inventory Geospatial database characterized by organization, seamlessness, and continuous updates, aligning with the broader vision of Digital Agricultural Transformation.

Commencing in 2022, GeoTanaman aims to register all food crop farmers, with farm-related data being regularly updated by farmers on the provided land use map and subsequently verified by the Department of Agriculture (DOA). Leveraging the latest information on crops, planting practices, and market demands, farmers can strategize for future planting activities, engage in market analysis, and identify potential business opportunities. By facilitating the integration of real-time data, the system serves as a catalyst for enhancing farmers' income and reduce reliance on imported foods. GeoTanaman stands as a pivotal tool in fostering a resilient and self-sufficient agricultural landscape.

Project website

https://geotanaman.doa.gov.my/


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Action lines related to this project
  • AL C1. The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
  • AL C7. E-agriculture 2024
Sustainable development goals related to this project
  • Goal 2: Zero hunger

Coverage
  • Malaysia

Status

Ongoing

Start date

2022

End date

Not set


Target beneficiary group(s)
  • Youth
  • Older persons
  • Women
  • Indigenous and nomadic peoples
  • People with disabilities
  • The unemployed
  • The poor
  • Remote and rural communities
  • Farmers

Replicability

GeoTanaman, currently utilizing land use data of Peninsular Malaysia, is poised for replication in East Malaysia. This extension ensures nationwide coverage, unifying agricultural management and promoting versatility. The scalability of GeoTanaman positions it as a flexible tool for enhanced agricultural efficiency and sustainability.


Sustainability

The sustainability of this project is ensured through continuous updates, incorporating user input data, and regular maintenance of the land use map by the Department of Agriculture (DOA).


WSIS values promotion

This project fosters a people-centric, inclusive, and development-oriented information society. It enables farmers and market players to create, access, utilize, and share information, promoting a collaborative and informed agricultural community.


Entity name

Department of Agriculture (DOA)

Entity country—type

Malaysia Government

Entity website

https://www.doa.gov.my/