Geodata for Agriculture and Water

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Tenth (and last) article in the series about the broader impact of the Geodata for Agriculture and Water program. In this series, stakeholders look back and look to the future. This article focuses on the impact of the programme on the Dutch policy for international cooperation. Verkuijl: ‘I was living in Mali when the GARBAL project was implemented for livestock farmers there. Using satellite data, they could locate food-rich areas for their cattle to graze. That is a perfect example of a digital service serving an entire sector. Veenstra says: "I think the programme was ahead of its time. That’s a compliment to its creators." NSO - Netherlands Space Office Inclusive Green Growth Department Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken Hugo Verkuijl Bart Veenstra #G4AW https://lnkd.in/dJiZZamX

Nineth article in the series about the broader impact of the Geodata for Agriculture and Water program. In this series, stakeholders look back and look to the future. This article focuses on the benefits of Earth Observation and digital services to support farming in Angola. Taco de Nies says: "Set qualitative, substantial goals and reward results based on the proven added value of the service and its potential to scale." NSO - Netherlands Space Office Inclusive Green Growth Department Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken Taco de Nies #G4AW #MavoDiami (Good Land) Hans Van Leeuwen World Vision eLEAF FutureWater Weather Impact #Seiva #Aquaetor Groen & Ruimte https://lnkd.in/e2imuV56

Eighth article in the series about the broader impact of the Geodata for Agriculture and Water program. In this series, stakeholders look back and look to the future. This article focuses on the benefits of Earth Observation to combat a potato disease in Bangladesh. Eric van Valkengoed says: "Don’t burden small farmers with subscriptions or costs. Make it easy to understand, practical to apply, and, most importantly, free for them." NSO - Netherlands Space Office Inclusive Green Growth Department Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken TerraSphere #G4AW https://lnkd.in/erVmUKRg

Seventh article in the series about the broader impact of the Geodata for Agriculture and Water program. In this series, stakeholders look back and look to the future. This article focuses on the benefits of Earth Observation in financial services to support farmers in the transition to agroforestry. Jelmer van de Mortel is project lead of Rabobank Acorn: 'Together with partners worldwide, we promote sustainable agriculture and contribute to reducing climate change.' NSO - Netherlands Space Office Inclusive Green Growth Department Rabobank Jelmer van de Mortel Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken #G4AW https://lnkd.in/eVZ3R2ZX

Sixth article in the series about the broader impact of teh Geodata for Agriculture and Water program. In this series, key players look back and look to the future. This article focuses on the benefits of weather and advisory services for smallholder farmers. Stefan Ligtenberg is director of Weather Impact: 'We approach smallholder food producers not as in need, but as entrepreneurs. NSO - Netherlands Space Office Minbuza Inclusive Green Growth Department Weather Impact #G4AW https://lnkd.in/e55-EVXx

Fifth article in the series about the broader impact of Geodata for Agriculture and Water (G4AW). This article focuses the benefits of Earth Observation (EO) and digital applications for development cooperation. The Netherlands invested in the Geodata for Agriculture and Water program for ten years. In this series, key players look back and look to the future. Catherine Le Côme, Deputy Global Sector Head Agri-Food at SNV about other potential use of EO: "By remotely monitoring soil conditions, we can allocate resources more efficiently". NSO - Netherlands Space Office Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken Inclusive Green Growth Department SNV Catherine Le Côme https://lnkd.in/e_kUnued

Fourth article in the series about the broader impact of G4AW. This article focuses on the importance adapting to local circumstances and job employment. Inclusive Green Growth Department NSO - Netherlands Space Office The Netherlands invested in the Geodata for Agriculture and Water (#G4AW) program for ten years. In this series, key players look back and look to the future. Boudewijn van Silfhout, director of eLEAF, worked on an insurance for hundreds of thousands of farmers. 'With our products, we have helped an entire industry in Uganda.' eLEAF Boudewijn van Silfhout Joost van der Woerd https://lnkd.in/eHMzgH4z

In late May and early June, the NSO - Netherlands Space Office Geodata for Agriculture and Water (G4AW) & Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development Orange Corners facilitated a two-week geo-ICT hackathon in Bamako, Mali. A geo-ICT hackathon is an event where participants collaborate intensively to develop innovative solutions using geographic information and communication technologies. Local implementation by Orange Sparks and Hoefsloot Spatial Solutions aimed to develop technical solutions and business models for local challenges in the agricultural sector. The event drew inspiration from the G4AW project #STAMP, a public private partnership implemented by SNV. This project, focused on geo-ICT advice for pastoralists, has demonstrated how satellite data can become the basis of local services such as Garbal, which is provided in partnership with Orange Mali. These services provide market information and routing advice towards fresh biomass and water and significantly reduce livestock mortality, reduce conflicts, and create business opportunities for local entrepreneurs. During the hackathon, the Minister of Livestock of Mali visited the #Garbal call center, where advice is processed and delivered. The enthusiasm and high level of knowledge among the participants are truly inspiring. This initiative not only highlights the potential of satellite data in addressing local issues but also fosters innovation and economic growth in Mali. #Innovation #Sustainability #SatelliteData #MaliHackathon #LocalSolutions #EconomicGrowth #TechForGood #G4AW #OrangeCorners #Garbal #Digital4Development #Mali