2015 - First place in the UNIKAT ideas competition

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Agricultural scientist Isaiah Etemo Muchilwa has won first place in this year's UNIKAT ideas competition organized by the University of Kassel. He received the award and prize money of 1,500 euros for a novel, simple and inexpensive moisture measurement system that can improve the storage of food in developing countries.

Muchilwa, a member of staff at the Department of Organic Agricultural Sciences, aims to help farmers and food producers in developing countries with his development. His easy-to-use method of moisture measurement can prevent the formation of mold and harmful bacteria caused by storing food that is too moist.

Isaiah Etemo Muchilwa presents his project idea in a pitch, a short presentation lasting 60 seconds. He holds a bag of seeds in his hand. Photo: Andreas Fischer/University of Kassel.