Perma_Crops_PT: A geolocated dataset for permanent crops in Portugal

Based on the 2019 agricultural census from the Portuguese Statistical Institute (INE), this dataset contributes to the spatial understanding of permanent crop distribution, being freely available for researchers, farmers and policymakers. The dataset includes a selection of perennial crops commonly cultivated in Portugal, such as Prunus dulcis (Almond), Malus domestica (Apple), Castanea sativa (Chestnut), Ceratonia siliqua (Carob), Prunus avium (Sweet Cherry), Vitis vinifera (Grapevine), Olea europaea (Olive), Citrus limon (Lemon), Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange), Juglans regia (Walnut), Citrus reticulata (Mandarin), Prunus persica (Peach), Pyrus communis (Pear), and Prunus domestica (Plum). Further information regarding the Administrative Units of each crop is also available. This comprehensive list provides a detailed overview of the types of permanent crops included in the dataset, offering valuable insights into the Portuguese agricultural landscape.

The original INE report:

Instituto Nacional de Estatística - Recenseamento Agrícola. Análise dos principais resultados : 2019. Lisboa : INE, 2021. Disponível na www: <url:https://www.ine.pt/xurl/pub/437178558>. ISBN 978-989-25-0562-6

Please cite as:

Fraga, H., Freitas, T., Guimarães, N., Santos, J.A., 2024. Perma_Crops_PT: A geolocated dataset for permanent crops in Portugal. Data in Brief 57, 110971. doi:10.1016/j.dib.2024.110971