The Problem.

By 2050, South Africa's population is projected to reach 79.2 million, requiring a 50% increase in food production. Currently, over 20% of South Africans face food insecurity, a challenge made worse by factors like load shedding. Rural farmers use greenhouses to improve harvests, but the costs and lack of data make it difficult to optimize growth and compete.

Verdant addresses this by providing a low-cost IoT monitoring system. It gives farmers the meaningful, actionable data they need to maximize efficiency, optimize plant growth, and secure their place in the market.

Guidance & Mentorship

Our Sponsor

Benjamin Ben-Tzion Morris

MSc Botany Student, University of Johannesburg

With a robust background in plant biotechnology and postharvest techniques, Benjamin brings specialized expertise in sustainable agricultural solutions. His research, focusing on food safety and sustainability, has been recognized in high-impact journals.

Our Project Mentor

Dr. Van Der Westhuizen

Deputy Head of Department: Software Engineering, University of Johannesburg

Dr. Van Der Westhuizen provided absolutely critical advice and guided us through the whole process. Through weekly reviews and invaluable insights, he always pushed us to create the best possible system we can.

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The Team

Meet Our Team

We are a dedicated team of developers and specialists committed to bringing innovative and practical technology to agriculture.

Team Member

Francois le
Grange

Frontend Developer, Mobile UI Design Specialist

Team Member

Muhammad
Yaaseen Chandlay

Frontend Developer, UI Designer, Localisation Specialist

Team Member

Jared
Goodacre

Backend Developer, Analytics Specialist

Team Member

Elgar
Schoeman

Backend Developer, Hardware Specialist