Early maize yield forecasting in the four agro-ecological regions of Swaziland using NDVI data derived from NOAAs-AVHRR

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作者
Mkhabela, MS [1 ]
Mkhabela, MS [1 ]
Mashinini, NN
机构
[1] Nova Scotia Agr Coll, Dept Engn, Truro, NS B2N 5E3, Canada
[2] Univ Swaziland, Dept Crop Prod, Fac Agr, Luyengo, Swaziland
[3] Univ Free State, Dept Agr Econ, Bloemfontein, South Africa
关键词
maize; yield forecast; food security; NDVI; NOAA-AVHRR;
D O I
10.1016/j.agrformet.2004.12.006
中图分类号
S3 [农学(农艺学)];
学科分类号
0901 ;
摘要
In Swaziland, maize (Zea mays L.) yield and production fluctuate from year to year mainly due to rainfall variability. Such fluctuations result in food insecurity, and therefore, forecasting of crop yields prior to harvest is required for early intervention in case of a deficit. The Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) data derived from NOAA-Advanced Very Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR) has been used in several countries to forecast crop yields. The objective of the current study was to evaluate the potential usefulness of the NDVI in forecasting maize yield in Swaziland, and also to identify the best time for making a reliable forecast. Regression results showed that the NDVI can be used effectively to forecast maize yield in three of the four agro-ecological regions of the country. The models developed for each agro-ecological region accounted for 5, 61, 68 and 51% of maize yield variability in the Highveld, Middleveld, Lowveld and Lubombo Plateau, respectively. The best time for making an accurate forecast was found to be from the third dekad of January through to the third dekad of March depending on the agro-ecological region. Maize production forecasts using the developed models can be made at least 2 months before harvest, which would allow food security stakeholders enough time to secure maize imports in case of a deficit. (c) 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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