FAO data on maize seed quantities set aside for sowing or planting, measured in metric tonnes. The dataset accounts for successive sowings and includes seed for crops harvested green. Figures are sourced from official reports or estimated using seed rates and area data when official data is unavailable.
Use Cases
- Analyzing trends in maize seed supply volumes over time.
- Estimating planting area for subsequent years by applying seed rates to the seed quantity data.
- Comparing seed allocation for grain production versus forage production (e.g., green maize).
Strengths
- Data is standardized in a single unit (metric tonnes).
- Methodology is documented for handling missing official data via estimation.
Limitations
- Specific row count, time range, and geographic coverage are unknown.
- Relies on estimates when official data is not available, which may introduce variance.
Provenance
- Source
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, via World Bank.
- Collection Method
- Compiled from official national reports and expert estimates.
- Time Range
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- Freshness
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- Geography
- Global, with data from reporting countries.