FAO data on the quantity of rice seed, measured in metric tonnes, set aside for sowing or planting. The dataset includes seed for successive plantings and crops harvested green, with figures estimated from seed rates or supply percentages when official data are unavailable. It is provided by the Africa Development Indicators organization.
Use Cases
- Analyze trends in rice seed input quantities over time to forecast planting intentions.
- Model the relationship between seed quantity data and subsequent crop production areas.
- Estimate seed utilization rates by comparing seed quantity figures with harvested area data.
- Assess seed supply stability for food security planning using the annual seed quantity metric.
Strengths
- Data adheres to a standardized FAO definition for seed quantity.
- Includes estimates for successive sowings and green harvest crops.
Limitations
- Specific row count, time range, and geographic coverage are unknown.
- Contains estimated figures where official data was unavailable, introducing potential measurement error.
Provenance
- Source
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) via Africa Development Indicators.
- Collection Method
- Compiled from official national data and estimated using seed rates or supply percentages where necessary.
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