FAO data records metric tonnes of millet seed set aside for sowing and planting. Figures represent seed quantities for reproduction, including successive plantings and crops harvested green. The Africa Development Indicators organization compiled this data, which includes official statistics and estimates when official data were unavailable.
Use Cases
- Estimate planting area for subsequent millet crops by applying a seed rate to the seed_quantity_in_tonnes metric.
- Analyze trends in seed supply as a percentage of total millet production using the seed element data.
- Model input requirements for fodder crops by examining seed quantities allocated for crops harvested green.
- Compare domestic seed production versus imported seed quantities for sowing purposes across regions.
Strengths
- Data includes quantities for successive sowing or planting events.
- Seed figures cover crops harvested green for fodder or food, providing broader input coverage.
Limitations
- Dataset size, row count, and specific temporal coverage are unknown.
- Data includes estimated figures when official statistics were unavailable, introducing potential uncertainty.
Provenance
- Source
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) via Africa Development Indicators.
- Collection Method
- Combination of official national statistics 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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