Precision Agriculture Technologies in Maize Production: Yield Gains and Cost-Efficiency Metrics in Urban Lagos Slums,

Precision agriculture technologies have been introduced to improve maize yield in urban agricultural settings, particularly addressing challenges such as limited space and high population density. A randomized controlled trial was conducted with GPS-guided seeders compared to conventional manual planting methods. Data collection included yield measurements, input costs, and environmental conditions. GPS-guided seeding increased maize yield by an average of 15% in urban slums compared to traditional methods, while reducing labour costs by approximately 30%. The precision agriculture technology demonstrated significant potential for improving maize yields and cost-effectiveness in resource-limited urban agricultural settings. Further research should explore scalability of these technologies in other urban contexts and assess long-term sustainability impacts. Precision Agriculture, GPS-guided Seeding, Maize Production, Urban Lagos Slums The empirical specification follows Y=β₀+β^ X+ε, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.