Learners are encouraged to think of tools they already know (e.g., a mobile weather app, a pest-diagnosis application, a farm-management platform, or an online marketplace) and briefly reflect on their usefulness for smallholder operations.
Example 1:
“A mobile weather-forecasting app can help a small farm decide when to irrigate or harvest. Reliable forecasts reduce the risk of crop damage from unexpected rain.”
Example 2:
“A pest-diagnosis app uses machine learning to identify diseases from photos of plants and suggests treatment options. This enables early detection and reduces crop loss.”
Alternative Example:
“A record-keeping app lets farmers track inputs and yields, giving insights into productivity and costs.”