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DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
Sri Lanka’s
cinnamon industry plays a vital role in the nation’s economy, but it faces
significant challenges, including volatility in prices, disease management,
inconsistencies in classification and misidentification of species. This
research, titled Integrating Digital Technologies for Sustainable Cinnamon
Farming in Sri Lanka, aims to address these issues through four key
technological innovations. First, a predictive analytics system that uses
machine learning algorithms and time series analysis will forecast cinnamon
prices, providing farmers with real-time market insights through a mobile application
and web dashboard. Second, an advanced image processing and machine
learning-based system will detect and assess cinnamon leaf spot disease, Black
Sooty Mold Disease, Leaf Gall Forming Louse and Leaf Gall Forming Mites Disease
ensuring timely and accurate treatment recommendations to minimize crop damage.
Third, an automated cinnamon-grade identification system that uses image
processing and machine learning will enhance the accuracy and standardization
of cinnamon grading, improving market value and quality assurance. Lastly, a
species identification system will be developed to authenticate different types
of cinnamon leaves using computer vision techniques, preventing fraud, and
ensuring product integrity. By integrating these digital technologies, this
research contributes to sustainable cinnamon cultivation, empowers farmers with
data-driven decision-making tools, improves economic stability, and improves
global competitiveness of Sri Lankan cinnamon products.
Country : Sri Lanka
IRJIET, Volume 9, Issue 6, June 2025 pp. 302-308