WorldCereal is an open, global initiative aimed at advancing transparent, consistent, and reusable information on cropland, crop types, crop calendars, and related agricultural resources. The community brings together datasets, documentation, and tools developed across WorldCereal, as well as contributions from partners working on global agricultural monitoring.
Originally created to host a harmonized global reference data repository, the WorldCereal community has evolved into a broader collection point for resources supporting global crop mapping and agricultural analyses. Materials published here may include:
- Harmonized in-situ reference data for cropland and crop type mapping
- Global crop calendars, agro-ecological zoning layers, and ancillary data used in the WorldCereal system
- Derived maps and products from WorldCereal global demonstrations
- Documentation, benchmarking resources, and methodological assets supporting open and reproducible crop mapping
- Additional community contributions that align with the goals of open, high-quality agricultural data
All resources are expected to follow open science principles, include clear metadata, and specify applicable licenses. Where relevant, datasets should describe collection methods, harmonization steps, and known limitations.
The WorldCereal community serves researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers who rely on transparent, authoritative resources for cropland and crop type mapping at local to global scales. By consolidating reference data, global layers, and methodological documentation, the community supports long-term interoperability, reuse, and collaborative improvement of agricultural monitoring systems worldwide.
Awards
- WorldCereal
- European Space Agency