Dataset

Global dataset of historical yields v1.2 and v1.3 aligned version. PANGAEA,

CropsGlobalPANGAEA

Dataset Objective

To provide estimates of major crop yield worldwide for the period 1981-2016.

Context

The unit of yield data is t/ha

What is included

Dataset consists of: maize, rice, wheat, soybean, growing season of the crops i.e. major/secondary for maize and rice and winter/summer for wheat. Soybean is categorized in the major growing season.

Collection Methods

Grid-cell yield data were estimated using the satellite-derived crop-specific vegetation index and FAO-reported country yield statistics.