Remote sensing · GIS · Agriculture · East Africa

Field notes from a PhD on khat, land use, and agricultural change

Reflections, maps, fieldwork updates, and technical notes from my research into how khat production responds to policy, markets, and environmental change.

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Current focus

Using satellite imagery, GIS, farmer interviews, and economic modelling to understand agricultural decision-making in East Africa.

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Fieldwork

Preparing for my first research trip

Notes on planning interviews, drone mapping, participatory GIS sessions, and logistics.

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Remote sensing

Using NDVI and NDRE to study perennial crops

A beginner-friendly explanation of vegetation indices and what they can show.

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Research diary

Why policy matters for crop choices

How overseas legislation can reshape local agricultural systems and livelihoods.

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