Publication Poster

A Review: Potential of Earth Observation (EO) for Mapping Small Scale Agriculture and Cropping Systems in West Africa

During the Status Seminar 2025 on Sustainable Land Management in Sub-Sahara Africa, held in Accra, Ghana, researchers gathered to exchange ideas and showcase ongoing work. As part of the seminar, a series of posters were created to present key insights and current progress.

Contributors: Jonas Meier , Niklas Heiß
Published: 29th July 2025
DOI: 10.3390/land14010171

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West Africa faces a complex range of challenges arising from climatic, social, economic, and ecological factors, which pose significant risks. The rapidly growing population, coupled with persistently low agricultural yield, further exacerbates these risks. A state-of-the-art monitoring and data derivation of agricultural systems are crucial for improving livelihoods and enhancing food security.

The authors of this poster are Niklas Heiss, Jonas Meier, Ursula Gessner and Claudia Kuenzer

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