RSM-02 Estimating Cultivable Areas in Central and Southern Somalia using Remote Sensing
Somalia is largely a hot, arid and semi-arid country with rainfall amounts averaging between 50 and 500 - 600 mm per annum (even though some areas may receive slightly higher amounts).To provide a first estimate of the cultivable land, this study analyzed ASTER satellite images (and where not available, other medium resolution images) for 2010 and 2011 to generate information about cultivation in central and southern Somalia. The results of this study will be the basis for a successive, more accurate analysis which will include sampling approaches and field validation (through FAO emergency staff and FSNAU monitors) in order to establish the potential cultivable land and estimate production for the different cropping systems at farmer and district levels.
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"Kutumia teknolojia ya ""Remote Sensing"" ya Somalia, utafiti huo ulionyesha kuwa nchi hiyo ina maeneo ya joto, kavu na nusu kavu, na mvua ya wastani ya 50mm hadi 600mm kwa mwaka, na kwamba maeneo mengine ya Somalia yana idadi kubwa ya maeneo ya kilimo, na kwa hivyo, picha za satellite za ASTER na picha nyingine za resolution ya kati zilitumiwa katika uchunguzi huo." Matokeo ya utafiti huu yatakuwa msingi wa uchambuzi wa mfululizo, sahihi zaidi, ambayo itajumuisha mbinu za sampuli na uthibitisho wa shamba (kwa njia ya wafanyakazi wa dharura wa FAO na waangalizi wa FSNAU) ili kuamua ardhi inayoweza kulimwa na kukadiria uzalishaji kwa mifumo tofauti ya kilimo katika ngazi ya mkulima na wilaya. Tarehe ya kuchapishwa: Agris Mada Jamii: