Soil Mapping for Resilient Agrifood Systems (SoilFER) is an innovative FAO’s ready-to-deploy framework that supports countries in building robust, interoperable soil information systems, ensuring that soil data directly informs real-world decisions. The programme offers a comprehensive, data-driven response to rising fertilizer costs and increasing soil degradation, strengthening integrated soil–crop management across Africa and Central America.

Designed as a unique end-to-end initiative, SoilFER combines field data collection, laboratory analysis, digital soil mapping, and application development to transform soil science into practical decision-support tools for governments, technicians, and farmers.  Connecting the full soil data cycle – from sampling to advisory services and policy use – and leading in digital transformation, the programme enhances productivity, strengthens crisis response capacity and supports long-term food security. More