Non-Perennial Cropland Mask
Definition
A binary map of land to produce food, fiber, and fuel, where at least one crop is sowed/planted and fully harvestable typically within the 12 months after the sowing/planting date (with exceptions made for longer fully harvestable crops like sugarcane and sorghum). The map must refer to a given reference period (typically a growing season corresponding to the target crops).
GEOGLAM Agriculture Indicator Category
Agricultural Land Includes or is Indicated by
For all non-perennial (aka “annual crops”, which are sowed and harvested after 1 growing season), excluding lands indicated by Managed Grasslands and Seasonal Fallow EAVs. The map shall follow a common hierarchical typology with common aggregation levels, as proposed by JECAM. Distinction between rainfed and irrigated should be made where possible.
EAV Stewards
Within Season Requirements:
| Application or Policy Supported | Related Variables | Frequency of Update | Spatial Unit |
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Policy areas supported include: Land cover/use state & change; SDG 2; UNFCCC
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Non-Perennial Crop Type Map; Crop Condition Assessment; Irrigated Cropland Map; Field Boundaries Seasonal Fallow Mask, Agriculture Mask, Cropland Mask, Perennial Cropland Mask, Managed Grasslands Mask
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Seasonal updates taking into account major growing seasons per agro-ecological zones (e.g. winter crops, spring, summer, short rainy season, long rainy season, etc.) |
Field Scale |