Philip O.

Project: GIS/ GPS Survey, Mapping and Research of contracted sugarcane farms in Transmara, Gucha & Migori Districts, Kenya. Mapping the road network in the Transmara Sugar area of operation and proposed future acquisitions detailing their conditions, distance from the factory, shortest and economical routes for transportation purposes; Coded farms for easy access, in blocks, as per Transmara Sugar interests; Mapped over 23ooo farms detailing their soil type, terrain view and shape of the farms; Provided comprehensive information detailing information about the cane crop in the farms, planted dates, expected maturity periods, the type of crop, and crop quality; Generated comprehensive information on farm distances from factory as well as distances from the factory to various localities, market centres, collection points and specific farms. The information also provided details on distances between various farms, shortest routes, and also levels of difficulties and accessibility; Training and coordination of staff on use of system.