FAO data records the quantity of barley seed set aside for sowing or planting, measured in metric tonnes. The dataset includes seed amounts for successive plantings and crops harvested green, with estimates applied when official figures are unavailable. It is compiled by the Food and Agriculture Organization and disseminated via the World Bank's Africa Development Indicators.
Use Cases
- Model barley production forecasts using historical seed quantity data as a key input variable.
- Analyze trends in agricultural input allocation by tracking seed quantity figures over time.
- Estimate seed usage rates by comparing seed quantity data with subsequent planted area statistics.
Strengths
- Data includes seed for successive sowings and green harvest crops, providing a complete input measure.
- Figures are standardized in metric tonnes, ensuring unit consistency for analysis.
Limitations
- Dataset size and row count are unknown, limiting assessment of statistical power.
- Contains estimated figures where official data was unavailable, introducing potential measurement error.
Provenance
- Source
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), disseminated by World Bank Africa Development Indicators.
- Collection Method
- Combination of official national data and FAO estimates using seed rates or supply percentages.
- Time Range
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- Freshness
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- Geography
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