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Estimation of Wheat Growing Areas in Afghanistan
Wheat is a major crop and staple food covering 80% of the total cereal planted area in Afghanistan. Climatic conditions such as droughts, increased incidences of pests and crop disease, lack of irrigation, changing farming practices, increased use of pesticides and insecticides, and land preparation, among others, hamper wheat productivity.
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Agriculture Information Portal
The Agriculture Information Portal (AIP) provides a gateway to geo-information data and application tools. The AIP facilitates the sharing of spatial and non-spatial data. It allows for the integration of various web-based applications and provides tools to support informed decision-making in Afghanistan.
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Glacier Dynamics Application for Afghanistan
ICIMOD has developed a glacier dynamics application for Afghanistan that provides an interactive visualisation of the database online. The interactive glacier maps were prepared for 1990, 2000, 2010, and 2015 using a uniform data set and methodology, which provide a scientific basis for understanding the changes taking place in the glacial environment in Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, SERVIR provides technical assistance to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) by improving the use of technology in water resources, agriculture water use, and irrigation management and decision making. Additionally, the project seeks to:
Build capacity on Earth observation and geospatial information management, and analysis for applications in the field of water resources management;
Enhance access to data through development of integrated portals for sharing data on hydro-met, irrigation and water resources;
Develop decision support tools for analysis, visualization and dissemination of information to targeted stakeholders
Relevant news
Renewed support for SERVIR Hindu Kush Himalaya regional hub
Improving forecasting and warning systems in Bhutan to withstand recurrent floods
Lessons from a remote sensing stint in Afghanistan
Relevant events
Empowering women in geospatial information technology – 2023 edition
Launch event: Regional Land Cover Monitoring System for the Hindu Kush Himalaya
Earth Observation Science and Applications for Risk Reduction and Enhanced Resilience in Hindu Kush Himalaya Region
Activities
SERVIR has adopted a multipronged component approach as part of its technical assistance.
Capacity Building
Customized trainings on GIS/RS applications, Geospatial Application Development, and Hydrological Modelling and provisions for on the job trainings and participation in regional and global events for relevant stakeholders. Joint Collaboration with Kabul University to conduct trainings on GIS/RS.
Enhanced access to data
Facilitation of a national data sharing policy in close collaboration with USAID-Afghanistan; Development of an integrated irrigation portal for assimilation of data management and visualization processes related to irrigation in Afghanistan; Mapping and monitoring of glaciers to understand the impact on water resources.
Development of decision support tools
Development of a wheat mapping application to aid food security planning; drought monitoring system for improved seasonal forecasts and early warning; development of a framework for collection and dissemination of information utilizing mobile devices.
Science Applications
Regional Land Cover Monitoring System for the Hindu Kush Himalaya
Glacial lakes in Afghanistan
Regional Drought Monitoring and Outlook System for South Asia
Wheat Mapping Application for Afghanistan
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