Mapping crop phenology key to addressing food security in Kenya, by Stephen Korir
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The agricultural sector is a major driver of Kenya's economy and a source of livelihood for most of the population. The agriculture sector plays a key role in reducing poverty and increasing food security across the continent. The Digital Earth Africa (DE Africa) platform was developed to leverage the capabilities of satellite data by providing open and freely accessible services. Stephen Korir, from Data Driven Agriculture, is passionate about providing agricultural solutions using data and technology. Stephen has been using the DE Africa platform to provide an assessment of crop phenology for farms in Eldoret, Kenya. He aims to provide advisory services to small-scale farmers and policymakers in support of Kenya's Big Four Agenda on food security.
DE Africa offers an opportunity to assess differences in agriculture fields over time, and location and allows the assessment of vegetation phenology such as planting and harvesting. This can help in validating agricultural policies and making remedies for Kenya to achieve the Big Four Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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2022-11-30