Crop monitoring for improved food security
2015
433491 Srivastava, M.K. (ed.) | 177549 FAO, Bangkok (Thailand). Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific eng | 433492 Expert Meeting on Crop Monitoring for Improved Food Security Vientiane (Lao People's Democratic Republic) 17 Feb 2014 eng | 186176 Asian Development Bank, Mandaluyong City (Philippines) eng
Estimates and forecasts of crop area and yield are of critical importance to policy-makers in planning agricultural production and in monitoring the food supply. Inaccurate estimations can lead to inappropriate policies and unfavorable outcomes, possibly worsening food security. In partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), FAO convened an expert meeting on crop monitoring for improved crop security in Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic on 17 February 2014 attended by over 40 experts from countries in Asia and the Pacific and from research institutions and international organizations. The objective of the meeting was to share best practices and experiences in the use of remote sensing technology and other similar tools for crop monitoring, area estimation and yield forecasting. Outcomes of the deliberations as well as technical and research papers are included in the report.
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