About the Project
The automated chicken feeder addresses Uganda’s key poultry farming challenges by introducing smart, scheduled, and sensor-driven feeding systems.
It's designed to empower both smallholder and commercial farmers by reducing feed wastage and improving feeding consistency, which are crucial for flock health and profitability.
Our innovative design integrates a durable hopper, a precise auger mechanism, intelligent microcontroller logic, and remote monitoring features, making modern farming accessible and efficient.
Our Methodology
Hardware & Software
Combines a physical hopper and auger with Arduino-programmed microcontroller logic and sensors.
Remote Control
Farmers can control and monitor feeding schedules and feed levels via a user-friendly Web App and SMS alerts.
Power Efficiency
The system is designed for reliability with integrated battery backup and solar panel support for off-grid operation.
Scalable Design
The modular design is suitable for small backyard farms and can be scaled up for large commercial operations.
Expected Outcomes
Better Poultry Health
Timely and consistent feeding schedules lead to healthier, more productive poultry.
Cost Savings
Significant reduction in feed wastage directly translates to lower operational costs for farmers.
Flexibility & Convenience
Remote control capabilities give farmers the freedom to manage their farms from anywhere.
Improved Hygiene
Automated feeding minimizes human contact, reducing the risk of disease transmission.
Increased Scalability
The adaptable design allows for easy expansion as a farm grows, from small to large scale.
Data-Driven Farming
Monitoring features provide valuable data to help farmers optimize their feeding strategies.
Meet the Team
This project is proudly developed under the Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI), with invaluable contributions from our dedicated engineers, researchers, and student innovators.
Leadership
Prof. Charles Kwesiga
Executive Director
Eng. David Ilukol
Project Supervisor (Head of Engineering)
Abomugisha Solomon
Project Coordinator