Kamanda Wycliffe - Data scientist

Large Language Models - Kamanda Wycliffe data-analysis


Large Language Models (LLMs)

Aim

Often, companies have data that contain a lot of hidden information. Asking the right questions and analyzing the data will give you relevant insights. The goal is to answer the right questions that will help the company to make the right decisions.

Result

Results are presented in an interactive report with recommendations and follow-up steps. Based on this report, clear and well-founded decisions can be made, costs can be saved and processes optimized.

Project Duration

Project duration can vary between 2 weeks and 3 months. In order to carry out the project as quickly as possible, it is important that the relevant data is available, complete and clean. This might require collaboration with the data engineering team.

LLM Capabilities & Applications

Some of the use cases for business LLM adoption include:

Text Generation

Advanced natural language generation for content creation, chatbots, and creative writing applications.

Summarization

Context-aware summarization of documents, articles, and reports with customizable detail levels.

Question Answering

Domain-specific QA systems with citation support and evidence-based responses.

Translation

Multilingual translation with cultural modulation preservation and industry-specific terminology.

Fine-Tuning

Custom model training using domain-specific datasets for specialized applications.

Safety & Ethics

Bias mitigation, content filtering, and ethical AI frameworks for responsible deployment.

Case Study: AI in Action

Protecting Maize Crops in Western Kenya

In early 2024, AgriGuard was deployed across several maize farms in Bungoma County. Within the first two weeks, the system identified a rise in Fall Armyworm activity through user-uploaded images and environmental triggers.

Using our predictive model, the farmers were alerted 10 days before a regional outbreak. This allowed timely intervention with organic treatments, reducing crop damage by over 70% and improving yield outcomes.

Outcome: Over 500 acres saved from infestation and a 40% increase in harvest profitability.

Objective: Develop a user-friendly application for farm assistance

Core Capabilities

Pest Identification

AI models trained to detect over 500 agricultural pests from images with 95% accuracy.

Crop Disease Diagnosis

Early detection of plant diseases through visual symptom analysis and environmental data.

Growth Monitoring

Track plant development stages and predict harvest times using computer vision.

Environmental Analysis

Integrate weather, soil, and satellite data for predictive pest outbreak modeling.

Pest Detection Technology

The client's AI pest detection system reduces crop losses by 35% while improving identification accuracy by 78% compared to manual inspection. The system processes drone and ground-level imagery to identify threats in real-time.

AI Pest Detection Flow

1
Image Capture
2
Feature Extraction
3
Pest Identification
4
Treatment Recommendations

Advanced Detection Architecture

Our pest detection system combines computer vision with environmental data to provide accurate, real-time threat analysis for farmers.

Key Components:

  • Multi-Source Imaging: Drone, satellite, and ground-level image processing
  • Feature Recognition: Identify pest characteristics and damage patterns
  • Environmental Context: Integrate weather, soil, and crop data
  • Species Database: 500+ pest profiles with lifecycle information
  • Treatment Advisor: Organic and chemical solutions tailored to infestation
95%
Detection Accuracy
Industry Leading
35%
Loss Reduction
Avg. Improvement

Common Pest Detection

Locusts
Detect swarms early using satellite imagery and movement patterns
Spider Mites
Identify webbing and leaf damage patterns
Corn Borer
Detect larvae in stalks using thermal imaging
Aphids
Identify colonies through leaf discoloration analysis
Detection Accuracy by Pest Type
Aphids
92%
Locusts
88%
Mites
95%
Borers
84%

Field Analysis Process

1

Data Collection

Gather target pest images, soil samples, weather data, and crop health indicators.

2

Image Processing

Analyze visual data for signs of pests, disease, or nutrient deficiencies.

3

Threat Identification

Classify pests/diseases using computer vision and species databases.

4

Impact Assessment

Predict crop damage levels and spread patterns based on environmental factors.

5

Action Plan

Generate targeted treatment recommendations with cost-benefit analysis.

Interactive Farm Assistant

We developed a deployable app that allows a farmer to ask queries based on what they observe on their plants.
Below is an overview of the functionality of the app.

Configuration
Basic Detailed Expert
Farm Assistant
AgriGuard Assistant
Hello! I'm your AI farm assistant. Upload crop images or describe pest issues for analysis.
Farmer
I'm seeing small holes in my corn leaves. What could be causing this?
AgriGuard Assistant
Small holes in corn leaves are typically caused by one of these pests:

1. Corn Earworm: Larvae feed on leaves in early stages. Look for pale green caterpillars.

2. Fall Armyworm: Causes ragged holes and window-paning effect on leaves.

3. Flea Beetles: Create small shot holes, especially in young plants.

Recommendation: Please upload an image for precise identification and treatment plan.

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