PepperMate is a groundbreaking research initiative aimed at transforming Ceylon Black Pepper cultivation through the integration of AI and mobile application technologies. This project addresses key challenges in Sri Lanka’s Black Pepper industry, including disease management, quality grading, and market price volatility.

The research focuses on developing an AI-driven system to support farmers by enabling early disease detection, automated quality grading, and predictive market price forecasting. By leveraging advanced technologies like computer vision and neural networks, PepperMate offers a comprehensive solution to enhance productivity, ensure quality standards, and empower farmers with actionable insights.

This initiative highlights the potential of AI in agriculture, driving innovation and sustainability in one of Sri Lanka’s most significant export industries. Future developments aim to expand the system’s capabilities, ensuring continued support for Black Pepper farmers and contributing to the growth of the agricultural sector.