From crop classification and parcel segmentation to early-season yield forecasting and paddy crop phenology identification
Virtual Event, 03/02/2025
On the sidelines of the 56th session of the United Nations Statistical Commission, the UN-CEAG/UN-CEBD Joint Task team on the use of EO data for agricultural statistics will host a side event titled “Operational application of EO data for agricultural statistics: from crop classification and parcel segmentation to early-season yield forecasting and paddy crop phenology identification” on Monday, 3 February 2025 from 09.10 to 10.15 AM New York Time (15.10–16.15 Rome Time).
This side event will provide a platform to showcase the achievements of the Joint Task Team, focusing on national use cases from countries including Austria, Brazil, Finland, Indonesia, Mexico, Poland, Senegal and Zimbabwe. These examples highlight the operational application of EO data, from crop classification and parcel segmentation to early-season yield forecasting and paddy crop phenology identification.
Our speakers will also highlight the critical role of capacity-building initiatives and collaboration in integrating EO technologies into official agricultural statistics globally.
The session is an opportunity to engage with stakeholders, share lessons learned and foster discussions on the future of EO applications in agricultural statistics. It will underline the Joint Task Team’s contributions to enhancing data-driven agricultural strategies and the broader statistical modernization agenda.
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09.10–09.15 | Opening Remarks |
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09.15–09.25 | Introduction of the Joint Task Team (JTT) Programme of Work |
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09.25–09.50 | Presentations of Case Studies and Key Achievements |
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09.50–10.00 | Highlighting Capacity-Building Activities and Applications |
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10.00–10.15 | Questions and Answers (Q&A) |
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