Integrating Microclimate Monitoring and AI: Building Tea Farm Management and Community Disaster Response Systems This project addresses the vulnerabilities faced by tea-growing communities in the Greater Wenshan area due to climate change. By utilizing smart agriculture sensors and micro weather stations, the system provides localized environmental data that farmers can use to better manage their crops—and extends further to support the development of community-based disaster preparedness systems.

Crop Growth Monitoring

In collaboration with the Northern Branch of the Tea and Beverage Research Station, Ministry of Agriculture, the project adopted smart farming techniques and cultivation insights to assist tea farmers in Yong’an Village, Shiding District, New Taipei City. A “Smart Agui Microclimate” system was installed to collect localized climate and soil data. Through messaging app integration, farmers receive real-time alerts when soil temperature is too high or moisture levels are low—allowing timely response to protect crops.

Community Disaster Monitoring

Local community patrol teams were trained to capture photos and geo-tag potential disaster indicators using smartphones. This data was cross-referenced with satellite radar imagery to evaluate slope stability and integrate terrain conditions and past disaster events. By combining community observations with satellite analysis, the project identified high-risk zones in Yong’an Village, helping to detect early signs of potential slope-related disasters and propose more effective preventive measures.

Faculty and students involved in the project formed a team to participate in the Ministry of Agriculture’s 13th “College Student Rural Revitalization Competition.” Collaborating with local residents, they applied project concepts to community-led disaster preparedness. The team received the Silver Award (2nd Place), the Rural Highlights Award, and the Sinyi Realty Foundation’s Community Empowerment Seed Award.