Gis And Spatial Analysis For Agriculture And Food Security Seminar
Introduction
Introduction
The GIS and Spatial Analysis for Agriculture and Food Security seminar addresses the growing need for innovative agricultural practices due to rising food demands, political and economic changes, and climate change. This course focuses on utilizing GIS to analyze spatial data, identify risk regions, and enhance food security.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will:
Understand basic GIS concepts.
Refresh knowledge on sustainable agriculture and food security.
Identify spatial data sources for agriculture and food security.
Analyze spatial agriculture and food security data.
Create food security risk maps.
Duration
5 Days
Target Audience
This course is designed for government representatives, project managers, NGOs, multi- and bilateral development organizations, consultancies, agricultural specialists, researchers, and technical specialists.
Course Content
Module 1: Basics of GIS
Concepts and terminologies of GIS
Introduction to spatial information
Introduction to GIS in agriculture and food security
GIS system installation planning
GIS software
Module 2: Basics of Agriculture and Food Security
Food Security
Food System
Food Chain
Module 3: Agriculture Spatial Data Collection
Data sources for disease information mapping
Mobile data collection using ODK
Data collection using handheld GPS devices
Integrating GPS and ODK data into a GIS environment
Module 4: Spatial Analysis of Agriculture Related Data
Creating yield maps
Analysis of precision agriculture data
Module 5: Creation of Food Security Risk Maps
GIS application in agriculture
GIS in yield monitoring and mapping
Using GIS to report food security information
Food security early warning systems and drought monitoring
Characterizing soil spatial variability
Site‐specific soil management: prescription maps
Use of GIS and remote sensing in food security analysis
General Notes
Delivered by seasoned trainers with vast experience.
Includes practical activities, theory, group work, and case studies.
Participants receive training manuals and additional reference materials.
Certification upon successful completion.
Tailor-made courses available to meet organization-wide needs.
The GIS and Spatial Analysis for Agriculture and Food Security seminar addresses the growing need for innovative agricultural practices due to rising food demands, political and economic changes, and climate change. This course focuses on utilizing GIS to analyze spatial data, identify risk regions, and enhance food security.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will:
Understand basic GIS concepts.
Refresh knowledge on sustainable agriculture and food security.
Identify spatial data sources for agriculture and food security.
Analyze spatial agriculture and food security data.
Create food security risk maps.
Duration
5 Days
Target Audience
This course is designed for government representatives, project managers, NGOs, multi- and bilateral development organizations, consultancies, agricultural specialists, researchers, and technical specialists.
Course Content
Module 1: Basics of GIS
Concepts and terminologies of GIS
Introduction to spatial information
Introduction to GIS in agriculture and food security
GIS system installation planning
GIS software
Module 2: Basics of Agriculture and Food Security
Food Security
Food System
Food Chain
Module 3: Agriculture Spatial Data Collection
Data sources for disease information mapping
Mobile data collection using ODK
Data collection using handheld GPS devices
Integrating GPS and ODK data into a GIS environment
Module 4: Spatial Analysis of Agriculture Related Data
Creating yield maps
Analysis of precision agriculture data
Module 5: Creation of Food Security Risk Maps
GIS application in agriculture
GIS in yield monitoring and mapping
Using GIS to report food security information
Food security early warning systems and drought monitoring
Characterizing soil spatial variability
Site‐specific soil management: prescription maps
Use of GIS and remote sensing in food security analysis
General Notes
Delivered by seasoned trainers with vast experience.
Includes practical activities, theory, group work, and case studies.
Participants receive training manuals and additional reference materials.
Certification upon successful completion.
Tailor-made courses available to meet organization-wide needs.
Course details
Duration: 5 Days
