The University of Sharjah (UoS), in collaboration with IBM through the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, has announced the upgraded version of the ‘My FarmWell’ mobile application.
My FarmWell is a cutting-edge platform that supports sustainable agriculture in regions that face water scarcity. Leveraging IBM Environmental Intelligence and UoS Welly Chatbot, the app integrates IBM Cloud and region-specific water and climate data to offer farmers timely, farm-level insights.
The updated version aims to expand the app’s global reach while elevating user experience to new heights. It will include the following features:
Interactive maps with well locations, helping farmers visualize their proximity to monitored groundwater sources.
Enhanced imagery and educational content to promote sustainable groundwater use and conservation.
Updated farming tips focused on climate resilience, delivered through push notifications for greater engagement.
An improved login system that will support access via both email addresses and phone numbers, enhancing security and usability.
Global groundwater well-level and quality data, enabling users outside the UAE to access essential environmental information.
Once rolled out, these updates will expand the accessibility of the app to more farmers and water users across different regions who struggle with similar water management and agricultural challenges. The new version will be launched as a free upgrade to the app users.
Dr. Adewale Olalekan Giwa, Assistant Professor at University of Sharjah, Principal Investigator of the UoS-IBM Collaboration Project, commented that, “The enhancements align with the mission of the University of Sharjah and IBM Sustainability Accelerator, which supports technology-driven projects that address pressing environmental issues through collaboration with academic and nonprofit organizations.”
The app, accessible for both Android and iOS users, provides farmers with:
Historical groundwater trends and severity assessment
Integrated Water Quality Index (IWQI) ratings
Smart crop recommendations based on water conditions
Location-based weather insights powered by IBM Environmental Intelligence
A chatbot for on-the-spot guidance, powered by University of Sharjah
A water consumption calculator for crops, trees, and livestock
Agricultural regulations and food market price updates for farming guidance.
