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Why livestock data matter in the COVID-19 crisis

A new SEBI analysis looks at how COVID-19 intersects with the lives of smallholder livestock keepers in low and middle-income countries, and asks what data we need to respond to new challenges.Read more Why livestock data matter in the COVID-19 crisis

Rapid Response Analytics of COVID-19 Impact on Agriculture and Environment

The COVID-19 global pandemic resulted in a precautionary measures in several countries that inevitably affected agri-food systems, its allied industries and livelihoods of workers and communities alike. Initially, there were no available data to accurately assess COVID-19 impact on the agricultural sector, livelihoods and environment. While country-wide lockdowns were necessary measures, they brought the agricultural […]

Ground Reference Data Collection Guide for Machine Learning Applications

A webinar organized by Our Radiant Earth Foundation and the Geospatial Data Community of Practice of the CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture.

Phone app gives opportunity to improve water productivity in Lebanon

For the phone app to be effective and sustainable, it must only be regarded as being a part of a more integrated approach to development and codesigned with the end users. The post Phone app gives opportunity to improve water productivity in Lebanon appeared first on CGIAR.

Wheat blast and rust disease forecasts are arriving direct to farmer’s phones

An early warning system set to deliver wheat disease predictions directly to farmers’ phones is being piloted in Bangladesh and Nepal by interdisciplinary researchers.