LSCM developed the first artificial intelligence technology for crop cultivation in Hong Kong. The project aims to enhance pest and disease control in the agricultural sector.

Crop pests and disease damages are the major threats to the quality of agricultural products and will lead to economic losses. Scouting and monitoring are critical in the early stage of detection and control on pests and disease. However, local farmers often lack access to advanced technologies and sufficient infrastructure, 
they may not be able to tackle the problems at once. 

▍ Collect and recognise images of crop pest and disease by using AI video analysis modelling
▍ Build a management system for the farmland, crop and scouting activities
▍ A mobile app, which employs advanced algorithms to pinpoint instances of crop damage, perform analysis of the underlying causes, and recommend effective control measures, was developed for farmers to achieve precise pest and disease control
▍ Develop a knowledge database of control method based on the types and severity of crop pest and disease
▍ A public information web access and a website developed to publicise the pest and disease information

▍ This is the first time of using artificial intelligence technology in crop cultivation in Hong Kong
▍ Integrated and easily accessible knowledge database for farmers. 
▍ Collecting and managing field scouting data by using mobile app

Bronze Medal in the 49^th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva in 2024

2025

 Technology licensing

Hong Kong local farmers and farmer associations
GBA farmers and the related organisations