DAB301 – PROJECT CHARTER DOCUMENT

PROJECT CHARTER Group 7_Section 005

Project Identification

Name or Title Crop Recommendation and Understanding Yield-influencing factors

Description The project focuses on exploring the dynamics of crop yield production,
closely examining crucial factors such as rainfall, fertilizers, and pesticides,
with a specific emphasis on India's prominent position in agriculture. It
also encompasses a comprehensive data analysis, involving attributes like
pesticides, pH levels, humidity, and rainfall to gain insights into and
optimize crop productivity.

Project Sponsor Prof. Pratik Bedi

Project Manager Faizal Akram Shaikh

Start Date September 05, 2023

Finish Date December 15, 2023

Estimated Budget $6M

Project OBJECTIVES (purpose)

1) Thorough Analysis of Yield-Influencing Factors: Conducting an in-depth analysis to identify and
document the key factors influencing crop yields, providing a comprehensive understanding of
their contributions.
2) Relationship Between Agricultural Factors and Crop Suitability: Analyze and quantify the direct
correlation between factors like rainfall, fertilizers, and pesticides and their influence on crop
suitability, establishing a clear connection between agronomic practices and productivity.
3) Determine best Crops Based on Soil Suitability: Utilize soil analysis to identify and recommend
the most suitable crops for specific regions, maximizing crop productivity and resource efficiency.
4) Improve agricultural practices by examining pH levels, humidity, and optimizing the harvested
area.
5) Assessing the quality and comprehensiveness of project deliverables to ensure they meet
predefined standards for accuracy, relevance, and utility in improving crop productivity.

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PROJECT'S CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS (MUST BE MEASURABLE)

1) Crop Production Analysis in India :
 Our study of crop production in India from 1961 to 2019 will involve comprehensive examination
of soil nutrients, rainfall, humidity, temperature, pH value, and season that can influence
agriculture, which is crucial to the success of the project.
 By understanding soil health, seasonal conditions and regional variations in India, we will develop
correct strategies to maximize crop yield and promote sustainable farming practices.
 We aim to efficiently utilize cultivated/harvested areas in order to maximize the crop production.
2) Crop Suitability and Nutritional Recommendation :
 The project's success depends on improving the accuracy in recommending better suited crops in
India, by considering nutrients in soil, temperature, humidity and pH.
 Crop's water requirement is critically dependent on humidity because saturated air inhibits soil
evaporation and crop transpiration. Humidity range of 40-60% for most of the crops becomes
essential for accurate agriculture recommendations.
 In India, the range of temperature for growth of most of the agricultural crops is between 15-40ºC
and average temperature ranges 24 degree. Additionally, the impact of traditional farming practices
on pH levels, emphasizes the significance of these factors in soil nutrition.
 By including temperature, humidity and pH values, our project will be able to cutomize crop
suitability recommendation in various regions of India.
3) Resource Efficiency Enhancement :
 By analyzing and reducing the use of fertilizers and pesticides while increasing crop productivity
in Indian agriculture is the key to project's success.
 Our dataset incorporates various factors which are responsible for enhanced resource efficiency in
agriculture.
 Different seasons of the year help to recommend what crops to plant, changing types of crops
planted over time and providing suggestions based on the area particular conditions.
 Our project aims to help Indian farmers use the appropriate amount of fertilizer the soil acutally
requires instead of traditional methods. This will significantly reduce the usage of fertilizers and
make farming more sustainable, will reduce harm to environment.
 Using a crop recommendation system based on fertilisers, pesticides, average rainfall, irrigation
facilities, and associated costs, as well as the yields of various crops, we can assist farmers in
making the most profit possible.
4) Quality Assurance for Deliverables:
 In our project, major emphasis is on aacurate crop recommendations.
 As part of our recommendations, we analyze optimal humidity and temperature ranges for different
crops, promoting growth conditions. In addition, we evaluate our deliverables in order to
understand how rainfall patterns affect crop growth, enabling farmers to adapt their practices
accordingly.
 There are two types of categories in the environmental factors which can affect growth of crops,
namely : abiotic which affects growth and productivity of crops. It includes characteristics of soil,
its pH value, the type of nutrients present in the soil, climatic changes such as rainfall, temperature
and humidity. Whereas, biotic includes features such as disease which harm the plants, as a result
of which overall yield is affected. Our project focuses on Abiotic features that is analyzing soil, its
nutritional value and seasonal trend to increase crop production in India.
 While our primary focus is on abiotic factors, we also make sure our information about crop
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Project SCOPE - HIGH LEVEL (INCLUDE PRODUCT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

SCOPE)

1) Web-based Platform for farmers :

 We will be designing user friendly platform tailored for farmers, many of whom practice traditional
farming methods and have an average age more than 50 years (as per source :
https://www.downtoearth.org/). Our solution aims to simplify complex agriculture decisions by
providing guidance on optimal crop selection and pesticide use. The goal is to create an intuitive
platform that recommends suitable crop choices based on individual farm conditions and advises on
the most effective pesticides to manage challenges. This platform will be helpful to interpret crop
yield/harvest analysis and recommendations.
2) Data collection system - Real-time Insights for Agriculture :
 In our project, using the data we have researched, we aim to generate a system that will combine
crucial factors affecting agriculture and also conduct thorough data analysis.
3) Data-Driven Analysis :
 Our project includes data analytics technologies to thoroughly analyze crop suitability, which will
take into consideration important features such as pesticides, pH value, humidity and rainfall,
providing a comprehensive understanding of the most suitable crops for specific conditions in
varios regions of India. Our goal is to provide accurate recommendations specific to particular
characteristics of farm.
4) Geographical Insights – Crop Performance Analysis in India :
 The scope of our project involves comprehensive analysis of how crops perform in various seasons
and soil types across the regions of India. By analyzing crop performances in various geographical
conditions, we aim to ensure that our solutions are applicable and efficient for farmers across the
country by customizing them to particular soil characteristics.
5) Accurate Crop Yield Predictions :
 Within our project, we plan to use advanced machine learning algorithms to analyse and forecast
how various elements impact crop productivity(yield). This includes using latest methods to create
develop recognition model that will be able to understand complex data and thereby provide
accurate prediction. Our aim is to improve insights of complex relationships between various
factours and their influence on crop harvest.
6) Comprehensive Analysis of Environmental Factors :
 The objective of our project is to examine relationship between crop productivity and various
environmental factors such as season and soil characteristics. We will be doing thorough analysis to
identify how various environmental factors affect the productions of crops.With the help of this
information, we will be able to share knowledge with farmers that will help them make sustainable
farming decisions.
7) Efficient Project Management Practices :
 We will implement project management strategies to manage our project by setting clear goals,
timelines for each phase, and plan outcomes of tasks. This will ensure that our project stays on
track, tasks are completed within set timeframes, and the overall development proceeds efficiently.

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KEY PROJECT DELIVERABLES

Name Description
1) Dashboard  We plan to design and implement an interactive and visually engaging
Development dashboard for monitoring and interpreting crop harvest, pesticide
usage, soil nutrient levels, and other relevant data.
2) Crop Yield Prediction  We will be designing smart recommendation system with the help of
Model machine learning algorithms and various historical data (crop
production data from 1961-2019) to forecast productivity accurately.
3) User-friendly Data  Create a user-friendly web platform that will make the agricultural
Input Interface data with multiple factors easy to manage and more efficient.
4) Comprehensive Crop  As a part of our project, we will be executing in-depth and
Management Report customisable crop management data that includes details on how well
crops are doing, what pesticides and fertilizers are commonly used by
farmers, identifying nutrient needs of soil and the estimates of the
expected harvest. This information is crucial for developing accurate
recommendation system that will enhace agricultural practices and
improve overall productivity across the country.
5) Soil Analysis and  We will be conducting thorough soil analysis by measuring key
Nutrient Assessment attributes such as pH levels, nutritional content, and texture.
 This will provide in-depth information on soil quality, will identify
nutritional deficiency and provide practical suggestions for improving
soil health and increase the overall yield.
6) Agriculturual  Our project will focus on providing recommendations related to
Productivity irrigation infrastructure improvement, soil management practices
Enhancement optimization, adopting high-yield crop varieties, and educational
Strategies support for farmers.

HIGH-LEVEL SCHEDULE
Item Major Events / Milestones Dates
1.1 Project Topic Identification and defining September 13, 2023
its scope
1.2 Preliminary Data Research October 1, 2023
1.3 Initial Data Assessment October 15, 2023

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HIGH-LEVEL SCHEDULE
1.4 Finalizing project data structure and October 18, 2023
broadening project scope
1.5 Data cleaning and Preprocessing October 25, 2023
1.6 Exploratory Data Analysis (Project November 1, 2023
Development)
1.7 Implementing interactive Dashboard November 15, 2023
1.8 Preparing and delivering a November 29, 2023
comprehensive final report and
summarizing the project's findings,
insights, and recommendations.

CONSTRAINTS (Time, budget AND TECHNICAL)

Constraint Description
Time Constraint : Adhering to the project schedule and ensuring its completion within the designated
timeframe.
Budget Contraint : Managing project costs, including those associated with research, data acquisition,
and analysis.
Technical Constraint : The project is dependent on the availability and quality of agricultural data,
including historical crop performance and environmental factors. Also, there may be compatibility
issues when incorporating modern agricultural methods with that of traditional approach, for real-time
data processing. Project may face technical limitation while ensuring smooth integration without
compromising ongoing farming methods.

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Assumptions
Description
1) Data Availability : It is assumed that relevant agronomic data, including historical crop
performance and environmental factors, will be accessible and of sufficient quality to support the
project's analysis.
2) Adequate Resource Availability : The project assumes that necessary resources, such as
computing infrastructure and research tools, will be readily available to facilitate data analysis and
modeling.
3) Crop Recommendation Adaption : The project assumes that farmers will be open to adopting the
recommended practices and crop varieties, promoting improved crop productivity.
4) Stakeholder Collaboration : It is assumed that collaboration with agricultural organizations,
government bodies, and other stakeholders will be feasible, enabling data sharing and the
implementation of recommendations.
5) Environmental Stability : The project assumes that environmental conditions and climatic factors
will remain relatively stable throughout the project duration, with no unexpected, extreme weather
events impacting crop performance.
6) Budget Adequacy : The project assumes that the allocated budget will be sufficient to cover
expenses related to research, data collection, analysis, and the development of actionable
recommendations without major budgetary constraints.

RISKS
DESCRIPTION
1) Data Quality and Availability Risk : Inaccurate, incomplete, or unavailable agronomic data could
hinder the project's ability to provide reliable recommendations and insights.
2) Budget Overrun Risk : Unforeseen expenses or a more extensive scope may lead to a budget
overrun, impacting the project's completion and objectives.
3) Environmental Variability Risk : Unexpected and extreme weather events, such as droughts or
floods, could disrupt the stability of environmental conditions and negatively impact crop
performance, affecting the project's outcomes.
4) Stakeholder Collaboration Risk : Difficulties in securing collaboration with agricultural
organizations, government bodies, and other stakeholders may hinder data sharing and the
implementation of recommendations, limiting the project's effectiveness.
5) Agricultural Practice Adoption Risk : Farmers may not be willing or able to adopt the
recommended agricultural practices and high-yield crop varieties, potentially limiting the project's
impact on crop productivity.

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SIGNOFF

Signatures and Comments

Name Signature Date

Faizal Akram Shaikh November 12, 2023

Vishant Bhatia November 12, 2023

Tulaib Bin Ayyub November 12, 2023

Mahima Mehandiratta November 12, 2023

Karishma Pradhan November 12, 2023

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