Land, soil and water

Software

FAO has made available a wide range of innovative software solutions that are user-friendly and designed to track progress on various goals related to the Organization's mission. Click on a software to learn more about it

AquaCrop

AquaCrop is a crop modeling software that simulates yield response of herbaceous crops to water availability. It comes in different formats to meet user needs. Click here to learn more.

CROPWAT

CROPWAT is a decision support tool that can help manage irrigation and water requirements for crops. Click here to learn more.

ETo Calculator

The ETo Calculator estimates reference evapotranspiration (ETo) and is a critical tool for water resource management, irrigation planning and agricultural studies. Click here to learn more.

Land Characterization System Software (LCHS)

The LCHS enables rapid editing of land cover legends and classes using metalanguage, enhancing data accuracy and improving decision-making. Click here to learn more. 

Prioritization of Irrigation Schemes for Modernization / Rehabilitation (PRISM)

The PRISM tool supports decision-makers in planning and programming irrigation investment in line with national priorities. Click here to learn more.

PyAEZ

PyAEZ, the Python package related to the Agro-ecological zoning (AEZ) framework, enables national and international organizations to provide important information in support of land use planning. Click here to learn more. 

Rapid Appraisal Procedure (RAP)

RAP for pressurized irrigation system is a diagnostic tool to assess the performance of water resources, institutional management, and irrigation services (hardware and software). Click here to learn more. 

SoilSTAT

SoilSTAT monitors, forecasts and periodically reports on the status of global soil resources. As a tool, it works to ensure productive soils towards food security. Click here to learn more.