PondiB/UkulimaIQ

An android App for Tanzania farmers to notify them on Agronomy, Climate and Markets # UkulimaIQ An Android app for Tanzania farmers to notify them on Agronomy, Climate and Markets. ## Overview **UkulimaIQ** (Farming Intelligence Quotient) is an Android application designed specifically for farmers in the Mwanza Region of Tanzania. The app provides essential agricultural information and resources to help farmers make informed decisions about their farming practices. ## Features The application focuses on 4 key areas: 1. **Agronomy** (Swahili: "Maelezo ya Ukulima") - Short educational videos on land preparation, planting techniques, and sustainable land management practices - Best practices for crop rotation, pest management, and soil health - Water management and efficient irrigation techniques 2. **Climate** (Swahili: "Hali ya Hewa") - Real-time weather information - Weather forecasts to help plan farming activities - Integrated with modern weather services for accurate data 3. **Market Price** (Swahili: "Bei ya Soko") - Up-to-date market prices for various agricultural products - Price information for maize, paddy rice, millet, sorghum, cassava, sweet potato, beans, and chickpea - Helps farmers make informed decisions about when to sell their produce 4. **Community Map** (Swahili: "Ramani ya Jumuiya") *(Planned)* - Interactive map showing crop distribution across regions - Visualization of where various crops dominate ## Technical Details ### Technology Stack - **Language**: Kotlin (fully migrated from Java) - **Minimum SDK**: API 21 (Android 5.0 Lollipop) - **Target SDK**: API 34 (Android 14) - **Build System**: Gradle 8.2 - **Architecture**: Modern Android development with AndroidX libraries ### Key Dependencies - AndroidX Core and AppCompat - Material Design Components - RecyclerView and CardView for efficient list displays - WebKit for web content integration - Kotlin Standard Library ### Recent Updates (v3.0) - ✅ Complete migration from Java to Kotlin - ✅ Updated to modern AndroidX libraries - ✅ Replaced outdated weather servi …