Medi, Gerald2025-01-182025-01-182024Medi, Gerald (2024). Design and Prototyping of an Automatic Bee Hive Monitoring System for Sustainable Beekeeping in Kanungu District.http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/2849This project focuses on the design and development of an automatic bee performance monitoring system that utilizes GSM technology to enhance beekeeping practices. The system aims at optimizing hive monitoring efficiency, reduce manual inspection frequency, and improving beekeeper responsiveness to hive conditions. The design also incorporates real-time data transmission to ensure continuous and reliable updates on hive temperature, humidity, and activity levels. This project contributes to the development of sustainable beekeeping solutions and promotes the utilization of modern technology in rural areas for enhanced bee health and increased honey production. By enabling continuous monitoring and instant data access, beekeepers can promptly respond to environmental fluctuations and hive disturbances, optimizing management practices for enhanced bee health and increased honey production. This initiative not only improves operational efficiency but also reduces costs associated with manual monitoring, benefiting local beekeepers economically. Furthermore, the project aligns with sustainability goals by promoting environmentally friendly practices and supporting biodiversity conservation in the region. The integration of GSM technology empowers beekeepers with actionable insights, fostering resilience against climate variability and contributing to long-term environmental stewardship. Through capacity building and technological innovation, this project aims to elevate beekeeping standards in Kanungu District, empowering beekeepers to achieve sustainable livelihoods and economic independence. By leveraging GSM technology, the project seeks to establish a scalable model for modern beekeeping practices that can be replicated in similar contexts worldwide.enAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United Stateshttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/DesignPrototypingAutomatic Bee Hive Monitoring SystemSustainable BeekeepingKanungu DistrictThesis