Rice yield data is measured in kilograms per hectare of harvested land. The dataset, compiled by Africa Development Indicators from World Bank sources, focuses on production for dry grain. It excludes crops harvested for hay, green feed, or grazing.
Use Cases
- Analyze trends in rice_yield per hectare over time for different countries.
- Compare rice_yield metrics across regions to identify productivity disparities.
- Model the relationship between rice_yield and other agricultural or climatic indicators.
- Forecast national rice production volumes using yield and harvested area data.
Strengths
- Provides a standardized metric (kg per hectare) for cross-country comparison.
- Focuses specifically on dry grain production, ensuring consistent measurement.
Limitations
- The sample size (number of countries and years) is unknown.
- Data excludes important production streams like green harvests, limiting completeness.
- Geographic representation and temporal coverage are unspecified.
Provenance
- Source
- World Bank, Africa Development Indicators
- Collection Method
- Compiled from national and international agricultural statistics.
- Time Range
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- Freshness
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- Geography
- Multiple countries, with a noted focus on Africa.