The document summarizes the work of AfricaRice's GIS unit to map abiotic stresses affecting rice production in Africa. It outlines their goals to map drought, flooding, temperature stresses and others using meteorological and remote sensing data. Their current work includes mapping rice areas, developing hydrological models to characterize flooding, and collecting temperature and rainfall data to identify cold/heat stress risks. Future work will focus on mapping multiple overlapping stresses in partnership with IRRI and disseminating maps to agricultural stakeholders to support stress-tolerant rice variety selection.
Action Plan of the Global Strategy for Improving Agricultural and Rural Stati...FAO
http://www.fao.org/economic/ess/ess-events/afcas/afcas25/en/
Action Plan of the Global Strategy for Improving Agricultural and Rural Statistics in Africa (2011-2018)
2014 Ministerial Press Briefing by the Office The Surveyor-General Of The Fe...FMINigeria
The document describes the structure and activities of the Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF) in Nigeria. It outlines OSGOF's mandate to establish surveying systems and delineate boundaries. It also summarizes OSGOF's products like maps, satellite imagery, and geospatial data. Some of OSGOF's achievements are establishing more continuously operating GPS stations, acquiring new satellite imagery and elevation data, and updating maps. OSGOF's future plans include continuing map coverage and establishing more survey control stations.
This document summarizes a project to support community monitoring of forests in indigenous territories in Panama. The project's goals were to develop the capacity of indigenous technicians in remote sensing, GIS and forest inventories, standardize data collection, and generate geo-referenced forest information. Activities included training technicians, collecting forest data, and drafting a traditional knowledge protocol. Drones were used to monitor inaccessible areas and support legal proceedings. Lessons learned include the importance of participation, sustainability, and credibility of community-generated data, as well as the roles of COONAPIP and indigenous technicians in enabling project success.
The document discusses the Veneto Region's Land Use Map project which involves creating and updating cartographic tools to support territorial planning by local authorities. It describes a 4-step process: 1) Producing a database of land coverage for urbanized areas using satellite imagery and ancillary data; 2) Implementing the database for non-urban areas with detailed classifications; 3) Producing historical land use maps; and 4) Updating the Veneto Land Cover Map using high resolution imagery. The land use map is then used to evaluate and manage flood risk in accordance with EU directives by analyzing hazard, vulnerability, and risk. Maps are produced for specific areas and statistics are compiled for local authorities.
Action Plan of the Global Strategy for Improving Agricultural and Rural Stati...FAO
http://www.fao.org/economic/ess/ess-events/afcas/afcas25/en/
Action Plan of the Global Strategy for Improving Agricultural and Rural Statistics in Africa (2011-2018)
2014 Ministerial Press Briefing by the Office The Surveyor-General Of The Fe...FMINigeria
The document describes the structure and activities of the Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF) in Nigeria. It outlines OSGOF's mandate to establish surveying systems and delineate boundaries. It also summarizes OSGOF's products like maps, satellite imagery, and geospatial data. Some of OSGOF's achievements are establishing more continuously operating GPS stations, acquiring new satellite imagery and elevation data, and updating maps. OSGOF's future plans include continuing map coverage and establishing more survey control stations.
This document summarizes a project to support community monitoring of forests in indigenous territories in Panama. The project's goals were to develop the capacity of indigenous technicians in remote sensing, GIS and forest inventories, standardize data collection, and generate geo-referenced forest information. Activities included training technicians, collecting forest data, and drafting a traditional knowledge protocol. Drones were used to monitor inaccessible areas and support legal proceedings. Lessons learned include the importance of participation, sustainability, and credibility of community-generated data, as well as the roles of COONAPIP and indigenous technicians in enabling project success.
The document discusses the Veneto Region's Land Use Map project which involves creating and updating cartographic tools to support territorial planning by local authorities. It describes a 4-step process: 1) Producing a database of land coverage for urbanized areas using satellite imagery and ancillary data; 2) Implementing the database for non-urban areas with detailed classifications; 3) Producing historical land use maps; and 4) Updating the Veneto Land Cover Map using high resolution imagery. The land use map is then used to evaluate and manage flood risk in accordance with EU directives by analyzing hazard, vulnerability, and risk. Maps are produced for specific areas and statistics are compiled for local authorities.
This document summarizes research using big data to understand the effects of climate on rice production. Multivariate modeling techniques were used to analyze data from a rice research station in Colombia spanning 2010-2012. The analysis found climate factors explained 37% of yield variation for one rice variety and 22% for another. Considering phenological stages, over 40% of yield variation was explained by integrating climate data. This provides evidence that climate impacts rice productivity and identifies best planting dates and adaptation strategies for climate change.
Drought and heat stress in late sown wheat and mitigation strategies Ramesh Acharya
This document summarizes research on the impacts of late sowing and heat/drought stress on wheat crops in Nepal. It finds that late sowing, which is common due to the rice-wheat cropping system, reduces wheat yields significantly. Heat and drought stress during flowering and grain filling also limit yields. The document outlines several mitigation strategies, including advancing the planting date using no-till methods, growing early maturing varieties, using mulching and irrigation scheduling, and developing heat/drought tolerant wheat varieties.
MONITORING VEGETATION WATER CONTENT BY USING OPTICAL VEGETATION INDEX AND MIC...grssieee
The document discusses a field experiment to monitor vegetation water content using optical and microwave vegetation indices. The experiment measured brightness temperature, visible/infrared reflectance, and in situ vegetation water content of winter wheat crops at different development stages. It found that microwave vegetation index had a strong correlation with vegetation water content, while NDVI and NDWI showed poorer and good correlations respectively. The results indicate microwave vegetation index can provide vegetation water content information and help improve soil moisture retrieval and land surface models. Further work is needed to quantify relationships for different vegetation types and sites.
The document summarizes China's Agricultural Remote Sensing Monitoring System (CHARMS), which has been operational since 1998 to monitor key crops and grasslands across China using remote sensing data. The system provides monitoring of crop acreages, soil moisture, crop growth, yields, and disasters. It incorporates remote sensing data, ground observations, and statistical analysis to produce monitoring results. The system is modular and distributed to allow flexibility. It is intended to contribute to agricultural management and food security in China.
Level Slicing and Map Calculation studied here. Done using GRASS GIS software, an open source resource. This is the second part of the laboratory series on GRASS GIS.
Greg Butler is the research and development manager for South Australian No-Till Farmers Association (SANTFA). Kym Fromm invited Greg to talk to the Climate Champions during the February Climate Champions tour of SA.
Forecasting Wheat Yield and Production for Punjab Province, Pakistan from Sat...CIMMYT
Remote sensing –Beyond images
Mexico 14-15 December 2013
The workshop was organized by CIMMYT Global Conservation Agriculture Program (GCAP) and funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), the Mexican Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA), the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), CGIAR Research Program on Maize, the Cereal System Initiative for South Asia (CSISA) and the Sustainable Modernization of the Traditional Agriculture (MasAgro)
The document summarizes research on using RADARSAT-2 satellite data to monitor soil moisture for agricultural risk reduction in Canada. It finds that a calibrated Integral Equation Model can estimate regional soil moisture with an average error of 3.23% and detect changes in soil moisture over time. However, site-specific estimates have higher errors of 7.71% due to spatial variability not captured. Further analysis is needed to reduce errors and better quantify relative changes in soil moisture.
This document summarizes rice drought phenotyping methods used at IRRI. Uniform drought stress treatment is ensured using level fields separated from flooded fields. Stress is characterized using soil moisture sensors. Large-scale phenotyping of breeding lines focuses on yield and related traits. High throughput methods like NDVI and canopy temperature are followed by more detailed physiological measurements. Analysis of drought QTL lines found smaller root and xylem vessels in positive QTL lines, reducing cavitation under stress.
Approaches and needs of remote sensing in phenotyping for plant breedingCIMMYT
Remote sensing –Beyond images
Mexico 14-15 December 2013
The workshop was organized by CIMMYT Global Conservation Agriculture Program (GCAP) and funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), the Mexican Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA), the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), CGIAR Research Program on Maize, the Cereal System Initiative for South Asia (CSISA) and the Sustainable Modernization of the Traditional Agriculture (MasAgro)
Agroecology Practices in South China —biodiversity in rice production ExternalEvents
http://www.fao.org/about/meetings/agroecology-symposium-china/en/
Presentation of Luo Shiming, from South China Agricultural University, on agroecology practices in South China. Examples are discussed of biodiversity in rice production on field, agroecosystem and landscape scale. The presentation was prepared and delivered in occasion of the International Symposium on Agroecology in China, held in Kunming, China on 29-31 August 2016.
Application of extended bbch scale for phenologicalsrajanlko
The document describes a study that applied the BBCH scale to record phenological data for mango trees over time at different locations with diverse ecologies. The researchers modified the existing BBCH scale for mango by using seven principal growth stages to describe bud, shoot, leaf, panicle and fruit development. Data collected weekly on shoots of Totapuri mango trees in Lucknow was analyzed. The analysis found that flowering phenophases like bud swelling and petal color changes occurred most in March. Fruit set was highest in May while shoot elongation peaked in August and May. The extended BBCH scale effectively described the mango's growth patterns and seasonal variations between locations.
Estimation of surface runoff in nallur amanikere watershed using scs cn methodeSAT Journals
Abstract
The development of watershed aims at productive utilization of all the available natural resources in the entire area extending from
ridge line to stream outlet. The per capita availability of land for cultivation has been decreasing over the years. Therefore, water and
the related land resources must be developed, utilized and managed in an integrated and comprehensive manner. Remote sensing and
GIS techniques are being increasingly used for planning, management and development of natural resources. The study area, Nallur
Amanikere watershed geographically lies between 110 38’ and 110 52’ N latitude and 760 30’ and 760 50’ E longitude with an area of
415.68 Sq. km. The thematic layers such as land use/land cover and soil maps were derived from remotely sensed data and overlayed
through ArcGIS software to assign the curve number on polygon wise. The daily rainfall data of six rain gauge stations in and around
the watershed (2001-2011) was used to estimate the daily runoff from the watershed using Soil Conservation Service - Curve Number
(SCS-CN) method. The runoff estimated from the SCS-CN model was then used to know the variation of runoff potential with different
land use/land cover and with different soil conditions.
Keywords: Watershed, Nallur watershed, Surface runoff, Rainfall-Runoff, SCS-CN, Remote Sensing, GIS.
Solvent extraction, an innovative adaptation of existing crude oil refining technology, is being studied for its potential to upgrade used oils produced by small-scale oil treatment facilities. This report presents the design for a pilot-scale treatment plant using solvent extraction.
This report presents the design and the needed information for a pilot scale solvent treatment plant. Observations and discussion regarding the project and the design assumptions are presented along with the design.
Where is my technology going? - Mapping of adoption of technologies and asses...Sander Zwart
Brainstorming presentation for mapping of technology adoption using geospatial technologies including remote sensing and spatial modelling in geographic information systems.
This document summarizes a presentation on agricultural remote sensing. It discusses how satellite and aircraft imagery can provide spatially complete information on large or inaccessible regions. Such imagery can support activities like land management, biomass estimation and monitoring. The document highlights several current remote sensing activities by AAFC, including near-real-time soil moisture and crop condition mapping using satellite data. It also discusses how remote sensing combined with ground data can help assess crop rotations and nitrogen needs. Overall, the document promotes the use of remote sensing to make better agricultural management decisions.
3rd Africa Rice Congress
Theme 3: Rice processing and marketing
Mini symposium: improving rice processing technologies in Africa
Author: Ndindeng, et. al.
THEME – 3 Wheat Improvement for the Changing Climate: Adaptation to Heat Stre...ICARDA
Climate change is increasing heat stress and reducing wheat yields. Breeding heat tolerant varieties and improving crop management can help wheat adapt. The document outlines strategies for wheat improvement under heat stress including broadening genetic diversity from wild relatives, evaluating germplasm across temperature gradients, identifying stress tolerant traits, and collaboratively selecting and sharing promising lines. Precision phenotyping platforms are proposed to improve data collection and sharing to support breeding for heat tolerance.
This document summarizes the status and activities of the African Soil Partnership (AfSP). The AfSP aims to combat soil degradation, promote food security and ecosystem services, and address climate change in Africa. It has established regional working groups and developed an implementation plan with priorities and projects in five pillars: status of soil degradation, capacity development, research coordination, information sharing, and harmonization of soil data standards. Recent achievements include training workshops on digital soil mapping and an ongoing process to develop a detailed implementation plan to fund priority projects totaling $3.5 million over five years. The document calls for greater support and funding from countries and partners to enable the AfSP to address sustainable soil management in Africa.
4.4. mproware andrea de angelis - a glance on improware innovative means t...malshafey
The IMPROWARE project aims to promote sustainable water management in Egypt and Tunisia through aquifer recharge and wastewater reuse pilots. Funded for 30 months with a €3.6 million budget, it involves upgrading wastewater treatment plants in Nobariya, Egypt and Korba, Tunisia, as well as public outreach activities. Through modeling, surveys, and stakeholder engagement, the project compares aquifer recharge methods and their impacts on water resources, while building technical and policy capacities in the region.
This document summarizes research using big data to understand the effects of climate on rice production. Multivariate modeling techniques were used to analyze data from a rice research station in Colombia spanning 2010-2012. The analysis found climate factors explained 37% of yield variation for one rice variety and 22% for another. Considering phenological stages, over 40% of yield variation was explained by integrating climate data. This provides evidence that climate impacts rice productivity and identifies best planting dates and adaptation strategies for climate change.
Drought and heat stress in late sown wheat and mitigation strategies Ramesh Acharya
This document summarizes research on the impacts of late sowing and heat/drought stress on wheat crops in Nepal. It finds that late sowing, which is common due to the rice-wheat cropping system, reduces wheat yields significantly. Heat and drought stress during flowering and grain filling also limit yields. The document outlines several mitigation strategies, including advancing the planting date using no-till methods, growing early maturing varieties, using mulching and irrigation scheduling, and developing heat/drought tolerant wheat varieties.
MONITORING VEGETATION WATER CONTENT BY USING OPTICAL VEGETATION INDEX AND MIC...grssieee
The document discusses a field experiment to monitor vegetation water content using optical and microwave vegetation indices. The experiment measured brightness temperature, visible/infrared reflectance, and in situ vegetation water content of winter wheat crops at different development stages. It found that microwave vegetation index had a strong correlation with vegetation water content, while NDVI and NDWI showed poorer and good correlations respectively. The results indicate microwave vegetation index can provide vegetation water content information and help improve soil moisture retrieval and land surface models. Further work is needed to quantify relationships for different vegetation types and sites.
The document summarizes China's Agricultural Remote Sensing Monitoring System (CHARMS), which has been operational since 1998 to monitor key crops and grasslands across China using remote sensing data. The system provides monitoring of crop acreages, soil moisture, crop growth, yields, and disasters. It incorporates remote sensing data, ground observations, and statistical analysis to produce monitoring results. The system is modular and distributed to allow flexibility. It is intended to contribute to agricultural management and food security in China.
Level Slicing and Map Calculation studied here. Done using GRASS GIS software, an open source resource. This is the second part of the laboratory series on GRASS GIS.
Greg Butler is the research and development manager for South Australian No-Till Farmers Association (SANTFA). Kym Fromm invited Greg to talk to the Climate Champions during the February Climate Champions tour of SA.
Forecasting Wheat Yield and Production for Punjab Province, Pakistan from Sat...CIMMYT
Remote sensing –Beyond images
Mexico 14-15 December 2013
The workshop was organized by CIMMYT Global Conservation Agriculture Program (GCAP) and funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), the Mexican Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA), the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), CGIAR Research Program on Maize, the Cereal System Initiative for South Asia (CSISA) and the Sustainable Modernization of the Traditional Agriculture (MasAgro)
The document summarizes research on using RADARSAT-2 satellite data to monitor soil moisture for agricultural risk reduction in Canada. It finds that a calibrated Integral Equation Model can estimate regional soil moisture with an average error of 3.23% and detect changes in soil moisture over time. However, site-specific estimates have higher errors of 7.71% due to spatial variability not captured. Further analysis is needed to reduce errors and better quantify relative changes in soil moisture.
This document summarizes rice drought phenotyping methods used at IRRI. Uniform drought stress treatment is ensured using level fields separated from flooded fields. Stress is characterized using soil moisture sensors. Large-scale phenotyping of breeding lines focuses on yield and related traits. High throughput methods like NDVI and canopy temperature are followed by more detailed physiological measurements. Analysis of drought QTL lines found smaller root and xylem vessels in positive QTL lines, reducing cavitation under stress.
Approaches and needs of remote sensing in phenotyping for plant breedingCIMMYT
Remote sensing –Beyond images
Mexico 14-15 December 2013
The workshop was organized by CIMMYT Global Conservation Agriculture Program (GCAP) and funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), the Mexican Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA), the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), CGIAR Research Program on Maize, the Cereal System Initiative for South Asia (CSISA) and the Sustainable Modernization of the Traditional Agriculture (MasAgro)
Agroecology Practices in South China —biodiversity in rice production ExternalEvents
http://www.fao.org/about/meetings/agroecology-symposium-china/en/
Presentation of Luo Shiming, from South China Agricultural University, on agroecology practices in South China. Examples are discussed of biodiversity in rice production on field, agroecosystem and landscape scale. The presentation was prepared and delivered in occasion of the International Symposium on Agroecology in China, held in Kunming, China on 29-31 August 2016.
Application of extended bbch scale for phenologicalsrajanlko
The document describes a study that applied the BBCH scale to record phenological data for mango trees over time at different locations with diverse ecologies. The researchers modified the existing BBCH scale for mango by using seven principal growth stages to describe bud, shoot, leaf, panicle and fruit development. Data collected weekly on shoots of Totapuri mango trees in Lucknow was analyzed. The analysis found that flowering phenophases like bud swelling and petal color changes occurred most in March. Fruit set was highest in May while shoot elongation peaked in August and May. The extended BBCH scale effectively described the mango's growth patterns and seasonal variations between locations.
Estimation of surface runoff in nallur amanikere watershed using scs cn methodeSAT Journals
Abstract
The development of watershed aims at productive utilization of all the available natural resources in the entire area extending from
ridge line to stream outlet. The per capita availability of land for cultivation has been decreasing over the years. Therefore, water and
the related land resources must be developed, utilized and managed in an integrated and comprehensive manner. Remote sensing and
GIS techniques are being increasingly used for planning, management and development of natural resources. The study area, Nallur
Amanikere watershed geographically lies between 110 38’ and 110 52’ N latitude and 760 30’ and 760 50’ E longitude with an area of
415.68 Sq. km. The thematic layers such as land use/land cover and soil maps were derived from remotely sensed data and overlayed
through ArcGIS software to assign the curve number on polygon wise. The daily rainfall data of six rain gauge stations in and around
the watershed (2001-2011) was used to estimate the daily runoff from the watershed using Soil Conservation Service - Curve Number
(SCS-CN) method. The runoff estimated from the SCS-CN model was then used to know the variation of runoff potential with different
land use/land cover and with different soil conditions.
Keywords: Watershed, Nallur watershed, Surface runoff, Rainfall-Runoff, SCS-CN, Remote Sensing, GIS.
Solvent extraction, an innovative adaptation of existing crude oil refining technology, is being studied for its potential to upgrade used oils produced by small-scale oil treatment facilities. This report presents the design for a pilot-scale treatment plant using solvent extraction.
This report presents the design and the needed information for a pilot scale solvent treatment plant. Observations and discussion regarding the project and the design assumptions are presented along with the design.
Where is my technology going? - Mapping of adoption of technologies and asses...Sander Zwart
Brainstorming presentation for mapping of technology adoption using geospatial technologies including remote sensing and spatial modelling in geographic information systems.
This document summarizes a presentation on agricultural remote sensing. It discusses how satellite and aircraft imagery can provide spatially complete information on large or inaccessible regions. Such imagery can support activities like land management, biomass estimation and monitoring. The document highlights several current remote sensing activities by AAFC, including near-real-time soil moisture and crop condition mapping using satellite data. It also discusses how remote sensing combined with ground data can help assess crop rotations and nitrogen needs. Overall, the document promotes the use of remote sensing to make better agricultural management decisions.
3rd Africa Rice Congress
Theme 3: Rice processing and marketing
Mini symposium: improving rice processing technologies in Africa
Author: Ndindeng, et. al.
THEME – 3 Wheat Improvement for the Changing Climate: Adaptation to Heat Stre...ICARDA
Climate change is increasing heat stress and reducing wheat yields. Breeding heat tolerant varieties and improving crop management can help wheat adapt. The document outlines strategies for wheat improvement under heat stress including broadening genetic diversity from wild relatives, evaluating germplasm across temperature gradients, identifying stress tolerant traits, and collaboratively selecting and sharing promising lines. Precision phenotyping platforms are proposed to improve data collection and sharing to support breeding for heat tolerance.
This document summarizes the status and activities of the African Soil Partnership (AfSP). The AfSP aims to combat soil degradation, promote food security and ecosystem services, and address climate change in Africa. It has established regional working groups and developed an implementation plan with priorities and projects in five pillars: status of soil degradation, capacity development, research coordination, information sharing, and harmonization of soil data standards. Recent achievements include training workshops on digital soil mapping and an ongoing process to develop a detailed implementation plan to fund priority projects totaling $3.5 million over five years. The document calls for greater support and funding from countries and partners to enable the AfSP to address sustainable soil management in Africa.
4.4. mproware andrea de angelis - a glance on improware innovative means t...malshafey
The IMPROWARE project aims to promote sustainable water management in Egypt and Tunisia through aquifer recharge and wastewater reuse pilots. Funded for 30 months with a €3.6 million budget, it involves upgrading wastewater treatment plants in Nobariya, Egypt and Korba, Tunisia, as well as public outreach activities. Through modeling, surveys, and stakeholder engagement, the project compares aquifer recharge methods and their impacts on water resources, while building technical and policy capacities in the region.
1. Zambia undertook a consultative National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA) process in 2007 that identified vulnerable sectors and ten priority project profiles for adaptation.
2. One NAPA project is currently being implemented that promotes efficient water management and conservation agriculture among small farmers, while providing early warning systems and supporting livelihood diversification. A second early warning project is under inception.
3. Zambia also developed a National Climate Change Response Strategy, conducted technology and economic assessments of climate change impacts, and mainstreaming climate change into development planning, generating information for a new National Climate Change Policy.
Item 2. National updates on soil - TunisiaSoils FAO-GSP
This document summarizes Tunisia's main activities under the Global Soil Partnership pillars. It discusses projects implemented to identify best soil management practices, monitor soil salinity and fertility, and implement appropriate forest and olive management. It notes that farmer field schools were impacted by COVID-19. Main activities under other pillars include mapping soil resources with satellite data, establishing integrated soil management approaches, updating agricultural maps, training on soil salinity mapping, and upgrading Tunisia's central soil laboratory to ISO standards.
01 Zwart Smart IV Project Update overviewSander Zwart
The document outlines the agenda and activities for a mid-term workshop of the SMART-IV project in Benin and Togo, including field visits, research updates, and discussion sessions. It also provides updates on the project budget, capacity building activities including PhD students studying sawah systems, and an internal review which found that development activities were behind schedule and recommended hiring additional staff to assist with sawah development.
This newsletter provides summaries of two workshops focused on water resource management and long-term natural resource management in Africa. Over 30 African countries were represented at the water resource workshop in Nigeria, and 44 experts from 28 African and 7 European countries attended the natural resource workshop in Egypt. Both workshops aimed to discuss draft chapters for the GMES and Africa Action Plan. Working groups at each workshop provided recommendations around monitoring, data sharing, and building African capacity. A consolidation workshop is planned for October in South Africa to finalize operational recommendations for the action plan.
This document presents a report on the Training Institute on Remote Sensing Application to Hydrology in Semi-Arid Regions (TIRSAHSA) held in Natal, Brazil from April 20-24, 2009. The report summarizes the activities of the workshop over the 5 days, which included infrastructure presentations, practical training, participant presentations, and recommendations. It provides an appendix listing the participants and speakers. The concluding remarks note that the workshop brought together experts from different fields to discuss applications of satellite remote sensing in semi-arid lands and opened opportunities for future collaboration, while common challenges like access to data and information exchange were also identified.
Findings of the inception report, proposed work plan in Climate Resilience (P3)climasouth
The document provides an assessment of climate resilience indicators across several areas for an unnamed country. It finds that while climate observation networks are acceptable, data management and sharing of both climate and socioeconomic data is limited. Vulnerability assessments have been conducted at the national level but need updating, and sectoral assessments are lacking comprehensiveness. The country has a vision for adaptation but its strategy is still being developed and sectoral strategies are limited. Access to climate finance is very limited due to low awareness and capacities. Overall, the assessment finds the country has potential but needs to strengthen data sharing, assessments, strategies, awareness and access to finance to improve climate resilience.
The document outlines the objectives and activities of the Northern Plains Irrigation Project's Agricultural Research and Extension Unit diversification component. The overall objective is to improve water supply, rationalize sugar production, and promote agricultural diversification to meet a target of 700 hectares permanently under non-sugar crops. Key activities include implementing an extension program directed at smallholders, introducing profitable mixed farming systems, developing a market intelligence system, and training agricultural service staff to raise professional abilities. The component aims to efficiently support diversification implementation in the project area through strengthened coordination, market information, and participating institutions' capacities.
T.2.1 – remote sensing and multispectral analysis (by fly)SLOPE Project
This document summarizes a kick-off meeting for Task 2.1, which involves using remote sensing and multispectral analysis to conduct forest inventories. The task will design an automatic method using satellite imagery and NDVI calculations to monitor forests. It will provide a first-level inventory to guide more accurate UAV and field measurements, and fuse satellite data with other sources for improved accuracy. Participants include Flyby S.r.l., CNR, Coastway, and TreeMetrics. The expected output is a report on the data, methodologies, algorithms, and results in August 2014.
EO based information for food security policy and decision supportFrancois Stepman
This document discusses how Earth observation (EO) can provide evidence to support food security policies and decision making. It notes the global rise in food insecurity and outlines JRC's use of EO for agricultural monitoring, early warning systems, and yield forecasting to help policymakers. Machine learning methods are being used to improve predictive capacity of food insecurity indicators. The document also emphasizes strengthening local capacity to use geospatial data for monitoring agriculture in Africa and providing technical support for new regulations.
Item 2. ASP work from December 2016 to May 2018: Sri LankaExternalEvents
This document summarizes soil-related work done in Sri Lanka from December 2016 to May 2018 and priorities for 2018-2019. It was presented by Dr. Ajantha de Silva. Key accomplishments included developing fertilizer and soil conservation guidelines, strengthening soil testing programs, and hosting events on soil conservation. Priorities for 2018-2019 include continuing soil data collection and mapping, promoting sustainable land management practices, and encouraging collaborative research on issues like land degradation and climate change impacts on food security. Capacity building of soil laboratories also occurred through training programs.
This document discusses Namibia's experiences with and challenges in measuring post-harvest losses (PHL) of agricultural products. In 2013-2014, Namibia conducted its first Agricultural Census which included two questions on PHL. In 2015, FAO, the Norwegian government, and others conducted a study of maize and pearl millet PHL in selected supply chains. Challenges included lack of methodology, funding, and capacity. FAO is now providing technical assistance on PHL measurement methodology and questionnaire design. Namibia plans to address data needs through a National Strategy for Development of Statistics and a Strategic Plan for Agriculture and Rural Statistics. Continued assistance is needed for PHL studies, implementing the plans, and
The document discusses the Strengthening the Institutions for Transboundary Water Management in Africa (SITWA) project. The project has a two-phased approach, with an inception phase from 2012-2013 and an implementation phase from 2014-2015. The project aims to transform the African Network of Basin Organizations into a sustainable organization that supports transboundary water management in Africa. It will provide technical assistance to River Basin Organizations to develop integrated water resources management strategies. The first phase developed an evaluation of EU projects, a needs assessment, and a work plan for the implementation phase. The implementation phase has involved strategic planning consultations, launching an information system, and training workshops on financing and strategic planning to strengthen institutions for transboundary
Programme workshop 3 Avril 2014 - IMPROWAREAMZ Software
This document outlines the agenda for a two-day technical workshop in Tunisia on the IMPROWARE project, which is funded by the EU to promote sustainable water management. The workshop will include presentations from EU delegations on the SWIM program in Tunisia and Egypt, as well as updates on the status of the IMPROWARE project and its research components in Korba, Tunisia and Nobariya, Egypt. Site visits are planned for a water project in Korba. The goal is to generate public interest in water issues and encourage cooperation between researchers and local stakeholders.
This presentation was made at UNEP headquarters in Nairobi as part of Global knowledge sharing meeting for Technology Needs Assessment for Climate Change Phase 2
Status and Needs of Soil Information in Africa - Martin Yemefack
Mapping of abiotic stresses in rice production system - creating target environments for rice breeders
1. Mapping of abiotic stresses in
rice production systems
Characterization of target environments
Sander Zwart
GIS / remote sensing / water resources
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
2. Presentation outline
1. Introduction to spatial analysis at AfricaRice +
link to STRASA
2. Advances and goals for abiotics stress
mapping
3. Partnerships and way forward
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
3. Spatial analysis at AfricaRice
AfricaRice GIS unit:
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•
•
Started in 2010
Basically started from scratch
Currently 1 researcher, 1 PDF, 3 research
assistants
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
4. Spatial analysis at AfricaRice
Research priorities at AfricaRice GIS unit:
1. Mapping rice and rice ecologies
(upland/lowland/mangrove/deep water)
2. Mapping the potential for rice development
3. Mapping biotic and abiotic stresses in rice
production systems (current and under
climate change)
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
5. Spatial analysis at AfricaRice
Objective #6: Scaling up Seed Multiplication,
Dissemination, Varietal Tracking & Impact
assessment
AC6.2 Map rice producing areas affected by
single and multiple abiotic stresses
AC6.2.1 identification of new extrapolation
domains for wet and dry seasons in SSA for
expansion of rice areas using the newly
developed single and multiple stress tolerant
varieties (STRVs)
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
6. Spatial analysis at AfricaRice
Objective #6: Scaling up Seed Multiplication,
Dissemination, Varietal Tracking & Impact
assessment
AC6.2.2 Identify areas affected by multiple
stresses (flash flood+ stagnant flood; flash flood
+ drought; flash flood + salinity) using remote
sensing, GIS and ground truthing and shared
with agriculture departments, marketing and
other agencies involved in seed dissemination
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
7. Spatial analysis at AfricaRice
Major on-going activities at AfricaRice
• Mapping rice using radar satellite images
• Mapping inland valley / lowland systems
using Digitial Elevation Models
• Mappping potential for development of rice
systems in inland valley systems
• Mapping abiotic stresses in rice production
systems
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
8. Spatial analysis at AfricaRice
Mapping rice using so-called radar satellite
images
Cases studies:
• Irrigated rice in Senegal
• Rainfed rice in Benin
Next years expanding to other parts of Africa.
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
9. Rice classification:
The rice classified
areas are shown in
pink colour; they are
draped over the
previous RGB colour
composite.
Location of the
validation points:
Dagana
Green pentagons
represent land cover
other than rice.
Yellow dots represent
rice crops.
10. Spatial analysis at AfricaRice
Mapping rice inland valley systems using digital
elevation models:
• Benin, Togo, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Nigeria,
Mali, Burkina Faso
• West-Africa validated country maps and
statistics by 2018
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
11. Spatial analysis at AfricaRice
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
12. Spatial analysis – Mapping inland valleys
Remote Sensing – Beyond Images
14-15 December 2013, Mexico City
13. Spatial analysis – Mapping inland valleys
Remote Sensing – Beyond Images
14-15 December 2013, Mexico City
14. Spatial analysis – Mapping inland valleys
Remote Sensing – Beyond Images
14-15 December 2013, Mexico City
15. Spatial analysis at AfricaRice
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
16. Presentation outline
1. Introduction to spatial analysis at AfricaRice +
link to STRASA
2. Advances and goals for abiotics stress
mapping
3. Partnerships and way forward
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
17. Abiotic stress mapping
Drought
Cold / heat stresses
Submergence
Salinity
Iron toxicity
Options for mapping: survey results or spatial
analysis results using remote sensing and GIS?
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
24. Abiotic stress mapping
Drought
Cold / heat stresses
Submergence
Salinity
Iron toxicity
Requires meteorological data from
stations and remote sensing:
• Temperature (minimum / maximum)
• Precipitation
• Evapotranspiration
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
25. Abiotic stress mapping
Preparation of inputs: meteorological data bases
- Collecting daily measurements of 300 stations
and creating data base (finished)
- Hand-over of adjusted
NASA/POWER data base
from IRRI (finished)
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
26. Abiotic stress mapping
Preparation of inputs: meteorological data bases
- Collecting daily measurements of 300 stations
and creating data base (finished)
- Hand-over of adjusted NASA/POWER data
base from IRRI (finished)
- Downloading / importing / validating of remote
sensing products of precipitation and
evapotranpiration (on-going)
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
27. Abiotic stress mapping
Preparation of inputs: meteorological data bases
- Collecting daily measurements of 300 stations
and creating data base (finished)
- Hand-over of adjusted NASA/POWER data
base from IRRI (finished)
- Downloading / importing / validating of remote
sensing products of precipitation and
evapotranpiration (on-going)
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
28. Abiotic stress mapping
Preparation of inputs: rice growing seasons
Where and when is rice growing?
Crop phenology (windows for planting / vegetative
stage / harvest)
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
29. Abiotic stress mapping
Peak of planting date
(Julian day)
Preparation of inputs: rice growing seasons
Where and when is rice growing?
Crop phenology (planting / vegetative / harvest)
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
30. Abiotic stress mapping
Cold / heat stresses
Data sources:
• spatial data base of minimum and maximum
temperature (NASA/Power)
• General growing seasons of rice
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
31. Heat stress
Thresholds, duration and critical rice growth stage
Daytime heat stress
Nighttime heat stress
Vegetative
Tmax > 35 °C for 10 days
during this period
Tmin > 25 °C for 15 days during this period
Reproductive
Ripening
32. Abiotic stress mapping
Cold / heat stresses
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
33. Abiotic stress mapping
Cold / heat stresses
• 35oC threshold of air temperature is valid for
humid climates
• In dry, Sahelian climates not valid due
transpirational cooling of the plants
• New model is being developed incorporating
relative humidity to derive spikelet temperature
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
34. Abiotic stress mapping
Submergence
• Sub1 gene allows plants to be subermegent up
to two weeks without yields loss
• Type of floods: stagnant floods or flash floods
of several days up to two weeks
• Requires characterization of flood events in
lowland ecology
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
35. Abiotic stress mapping
Submergence
Tools, simple hydrological model that can assess
submergence events based on:
• Digital elevation model
• Lowland area
• Precipitation from remote sensing
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
36. Abiotic stress mapping
Submergence
precipitation
Lowland areas
IHAS
hydrological
model
Digital
Elevation
Model
Floods characterized:
• Timing of event
• Depth
• Frequency
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
37. Abiotic stress mapping
Salinity – no strategy developed yet
Drought – assessment of exisiting drought
indicators and use similar approach as
temperature stress mapping (growing season,
spatial data, assess frequency of drought over last
30 years)
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
38. Way forward
• Many efforts have been made on preparation of
input data, not yet on mapping the stresses
• Limited human and financial resources
• (already) strong collaboration with IRRI’s GIS
lab will be intensified to develop, test and
implement common approaches for mapping
abiotic stresses
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
39. Spatial analysis at AfricaRice
Objective #6: Scaling up Seed Multiplication,
Dissemination, Varietal Tracking & Impact
assessment
AC6.2.2 Identify areas affected by multiple
stresses (flash flood+ stagnant flood; flash flood
+ drought; flash flood + salinity) using remote
sensing, GIS and ground truthing and shared
with agriculture departments, marketing and
other agencies involved in seed dissemination
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin
40. Partnerships and way forward
• Webmapping is an option to disseminate maps
on occurence and frequency of stresses
• Pro-active approach towards extension
services, agricultural departments, farmer
organizations, seed producers and sellers to
gain interest in the tools and maps that will be
developed
STRASA Phase III - Africa planning workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2014 - Cotonou, Benin