Backyardfarm

Backyard Farm: An AI-Driven Digital Ecosystem for Urban Food Security and Agribusiness Empowerment 1. Executive Summary Backyard Farm is an innovative ag-tech solution designed to transform domestic spaces into productive micro-farms. By using machine learning (ML) to quickly identify plant diseases and provide smart advice on what to grow, the platform helps city residents and small farmers increase their harvests, reduce losses, and support the country's food supply. It bridges the gap between complex agricultural science and the everyday user through a seamless, full-stack digital interface. 2. Problem Statement Nigeria currently faces a dual challenge: skyrocketing food inflation and a high rate of crop failure among small-scale and urban farmers due to the following: ● Biological Knowledge Gap: Many urban farmers lack the expertise to identify early-stage plant diseases. ● Inefficient Resource Use: Planting crops unsuitable for specific soil types or microclimates leads to wasted