Earth Observation Applications in Agriculture and Rural Development

Agriculture and rural development will benefit greatly from remote sensing and other earth observation information technology and services.

Optimal use of earth observation can help achieve global food security. ADB staff participated in this one-day training to build awareness on the utility and potential benefits of using Earth Observation information services for agriculture and rural development. The training was orgnized by ADB's Water Sector Group and and Agriculture and Rural Development Thematic Group in cooperation with the European Space Agency.