With their DataHarvest Project, EMU Riders team from the Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) will be competing in the finals of TEKNOFEST TRNC 2025 organized by the Türkiye Technology Team (T3). EMU is among the institutional stakeholders of this year’s event.
During the finals of TEKNOFEST TRNC 2025, to be held on 1-4 May 2025 at the Old Terminal Building of Ercan Airport, EMU Riders Team will compete with their developed project featuring a digital system designed to enhance the efficiency and intelligence of agriculture in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).
Consisting of EMU students, the members of EMU Riders team are EMU Computer Engineering Department students Yusuf Eren Çakır who is the team leader, Mithatcan Sonsuz and Sümeyye Kaynak as well as Software Engineering Department students Emirkan Eşme and Arda Günsüren.
DataHarvest: New Face of Smart Farming
Making remarks on the topic, EMU Riders Team stated; “DataHarvest: The New Face of Smart Farming was created to address the growing challenges faced by agriculture. In TRNC, farming is becoming increasingly difficult due to drought and the limitations of traditional techniques. DataHarvest provides a modern solution by using sensors placed in the field to gather data on temperature, humidity, and rainfall. This data is then transferred online, analysed by artificial intelligence, and presented to farmers in clear, easy-to-understand recommendations. The solar-powered system stands out with its open-source design and TRNC-specific solutions. Moreover, it is about 50% more affordable than similar systems, making it an accessible solution for individual farmers and small businesses. With DataHarvest, farmers gain a clearer understanding of the needs of their land. This leads to increased crop yields, reduced water waste, and enhanced environmental sustainability. DataHarvest offers a local, smart, and cost-effective solution for TRNC agriculture”.