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Supporting Information
SoilGrids — global gridded soil information
A system for digital soil mapping based on global compilation of soil profile data and environmental layers
SoilGrids™ (hereafter SoilGrids) is a system for global digital soil mapping that uses state-of-the-art machine learning methods to map the spatial distribution of soil properties across the globe. SoilGrids prediction models are fitted using over 230 000 soil profile observations from the WoSIS database and a series of environmental covariates. Covariates were selected from a pool of over 400 environmental layers from Earth observation derived products and other environmental information including climate, land cover and terrain morphology. The outputs of SoilGrids are global soil property maps at six standard depth intervals at a spatial resolution of 250 meters. Prediction uncertainty is quantified by the lower and upper limits of a 90% prediction interval. The SoilGrids maps are publicly available under the CC-BY 4.0 License.
Maps of the following soil properties are available: pH, soil organic carbon content, bulk density, coarse fragments content, sand content, silt content, clay content, cation exchange capacity (CEC), total nitrogen as well as soil organic carbon density and soil organic carbon stock.
A system for digital soil mapping based on global compilation of soil profile data and environmental layers
SoilGrids™ (hereafter SoilGrids) is a system for global digital soil mapping that uses state-of-the-art machine learning methods to map the spatial distribution of soil properties across the globe. SoilGrids prediction models are fitted using over 230 000 soil profile observations from the WoSIS database and a series of environmental covariates. Covariates were selected from a pool of over 400 environmental layers from Earth observation derived products and other environmental information including climate, land cover and terrain morphology. The outputs of SoilGrids are global soil property maps at six standard depth intervals at a spatial resolution of 250 meters. Prediction uncertainty is quantified by the lower and upper limits of a 90% prediction interval. The SoilGrids maps are publicly available under the CC-BY 4.0 License.
Maps of the following soil properties are available: pH, soil organic carbon content, bulk density, coarse fragments content, sand content, silt content, clay content, cation exchange capacity (CEC), total nitrogen as well as soil organic carbon density and soil organic carbon stock.
Climate FieldView
Climate FieldView™ does the listening so you can get the most out of every acre
Each farm is different. Every field is unique. Use FieldView™ year round to make data driven decisions to maximize your return on every acre. We’re your data partner to seamlessly collect, store, and visualize critical field data, monitor and measure the impact of your agronomic decisions on crop performance, and manage your field variability by building customized fertility and seeding plans for your fields to optimize yield and maximize profit.
Climate FieldView™ does the listening so you can get the most out of every acre
Each farm is different. Every field is unique. Use FieldView™ year round to make data driven decisions to maximize your return on every acre. We’re your data partner to seamlessly collect, store, and visualize critical field data, monitor and measure the impact of your agronomic decisions on crop performance, and manage your field variability by building customized fertility and seeding plans for your fields to optimize yield and maximize profit.
The LDN Fund
The land degradation neutrality (LDN) Fund is an impact investment fund blending resources from the public, private and philanthropic sectors to support achieving LDN through sustainable land management and land restoration projects implemented by the private sector. Officially launched at UNCCD COP 13 in Ordos, China, the LDN Fund is the first-of-its-kind investment vehicle leveraging public money to raise private capital for sustainable land projects. In total, investors have announced commitments of over USD 100 million out of a target of USD 300 million.
By leveraging long-term non-grant financing, the LDN Fund will invest in financially viable private projects on land rehabilitation and sustainable land management worldwide, including sustainable agriculture, sustainable livestock management, agro-forestry and sustainable forestry. Eligible projects generate environmental and socio-economic benefits as well as financial returns.
The land degradation neutrality (LDN) Fund is an impact investment fund blending resources from the public, private and philanthropic sectors to support achieving LDN through sustainable land management and land restoration projects implemented by the private sector. Officially launched at UNCCD COP 13 in Ordos, China, the LDN Fund is the first-of-its-kind investment vehicle leveraging public money to raise private capital for sustainable land projects. In total, investors have announced commitments of over USD 100 million out of a target of USD 300 million.
By leveraging long-term non-grant financing, the LDN Fund will invest in financially viable private projects on land rehabilitation and sustainable land management worldwide, including sustainable agriculture, sustainable livestock management, agro-forestry and sustainable forestry. Eligible projects generate environmental and socio-economic benefits as well as financial returns.
Terraton Initiative
A pragmatic solution, grounded in science
Reducing and eliminating emissions, in addition to removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, are both crucial to addressing climate change. Through Terraton, we're focused on both, especially the potential of carbon drawdown - which starts with regenerative farming practices. By implementing these methods, we can activate billions of acres of farmland to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
The Terraton Initiative is a global effort that seeks to remove one trillion tons carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and use it to enrich our agricultural soils. In the face of a climate crisis, the world's 12 billion acres of farmland and pastureland offer a scalable opportunity to remove this excess carbon dioxide.
A pragmatic solution, grounded in science
Reducing and eliminating emissions, in addition to removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, are both crucial to addressing climate change. Through Terraton, we're focused on both, especially the potential of carbon drawdown - which starts with regenerative farming practices. By implementing these methods, we can activate billions of acres of farmland to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
The Terraton Initiative is a global effort that seeks to remove one trillion tons carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and use it to enrich our agricultural soils. In the face of a climate crisis, the world's 12 billion acres of farmland and pastureland offer a scalable opportunity to remove this excess carbon dioxide.
North American Project to Evaluate Soil Health Measurements
The Soil Health Institute announces methods for evaluating indicators at a continental scale.
The concept of soil health is gaining widespread attention because it promotes agricultural practices that are not only good for the farmer and rancher, but also good for the environment. However, lack of widely-applicable measurements and methods for assessing soil health are significant barriers to adopting soil health practices and systems. To address this need, the Soil Health Institute (SHI), in collaboration with the Soil Health Partnership (SHP) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC), received a $9.4 million grant from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) to match a similar amount provided by other donors to advance soil health science and implement soil health management practices. A full press release for the project can be found here. A major goal for the project is to assess the ability of soil health indicators to detect differences in properties of soils that have been managed in different ways for at least 10 years. Thus, it became necessary to identify the particular analytical method for each indicator being evaluated in the project. The Institute convened a “blue ribbon panel” of experts from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), several universities, and the private sector to develop consensus on how each indicator should be measured.
The Soil Health Institute announces methods for evaluating indicators at a continental scale.
The concept of soil health is gaining widespread attention because it promotes agricultural practices that are not only good for the farmer and rancher, but also good for the environment. However, lack of widely-applicable measurements and methods for assessing soil health are significant barriers to adopting soil health practices and systems. To address this need, the Soil Health Institute (SHI), in collaboration with the Soil Health Partnership (SHP) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC), received a $9.4 million grant from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) to match a similar amount provided by other donors to advance soil health science and implement soil health management practices. A full press release for the project can be found here. A major goal for the project is to assess the ability of soil health indicators to detect differences in properties of soils that have been managed in different ways for at least 10 years. Thus, it became necessary to identify the particular analytical method for each indicator being evaluated in the project. The Institute convened a “blue ribbon panel” of experts from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), several universities, and the private sector to develop consensus on how each indicator should be measured.
Agoro Carbon Alliance
Carbon: Our shared opportunity.
Agoro Carbon Alliance is creating a new solution to our planet’s carbon challenge that’s grounded in the soil. Our partners are committed to Agoro’s ambition of decarbonizing farming on a global scale by helping to transform practices on every farm, generating reliable Farm Carbon Credits and certified climate-smart crops.
Guided by transparency, security, and collaboration, we incentivize farmers, buyers, and consumers to choose change from the ground up. Agoro leverages Yara’s deep agronomic knowledge and credibility to make it possible for every farm to transition to climate-smart farming practices, restoring carbon to the world’s soils, and reversing the effects of climate change.
Carbon: Our shared opportunity.
Agoro Carbon Alliance is creating a new solution to our planet’s carbon challenge that’s grounded in the soil. Our partners are committed to Agoro’s ambition of decarbonizing farming on a global scale by helping to transform practices on every farm, generating reliable Farm Carbon Credits and certified climate-smart crops.
Guided by transparency, security, and collaboration, we incentivize farmers, buyers, and consumers to choose change from the ground up. Agoro leverages Yara’s deep agronomic knowledge and credibility to make it possible for every farm to transition to climate-smart farming practices, restoring carbon to the world’s soils, and reversing the effects of climate change.
Cloud Agronomics
Unlocking agriculture's potential to address climate change
Agriculture is one of the last industries to be disrupted by technologies like AI and cloud computing, in large part because the right data is not available. There’s never been a more critical time for change: agricultural soils and plants have the potential to restore our climate, all while increasing food production to provide for growing populations.
We launched out of independent research at Brown University with the conviction that imagery today lacks the features necessary to infer beyond what the naked eye can see. Through years of research and development, we have developed the technology and techniques that will enable sustainable global production of carbon-negative, resilient, and nutritious food.
Unlocking agriculture's potential to address climate change
Agriculture is one of the last industries to be disrupted by technologies like AI and cloud computing, in large part because the right data is not available. There’s never been a more critical time for change: agricultural soils and plants have the potential to restore our climate, all while increasing food production to provide for growing populations.
We launched out of independent research at Brown University with the conviction that imagery today lacks the features necessary to infer beyond what the naked eye can see. Through years of research and development, we have developed the technology and techniques that will enable sustainable global production of carbon-negative, resilient, and nutritious food.
Sentera
Designing Technology That Drives Agronomic Value
Technological advances in agronomic tools and data gathering provide unprecedented access to real time information that can better guide in-season decision making. Farming is becoming more precise and despite varying needs across a fragmented supply chain, industry professionals can use agronomic technology and insights to collaborate in new and innovative ways.
In the coming years, agriculture and food companies will be asked to do more with less and make decisions that help create a more sustainable future. We want to help you and your business make those decisions efficiently, effectively and profitably so you can continue to grow.
Designing Technology That Drives Agronomic Value
Technological advances in agronomic tools and data gathering provide unprecedented access to real time information that can better guide in-season decision making. Farming is becoming more precise and despite varying needs across a fragmented supply chain, industry professionals can use agronomic technology and insights to collaborate in new and innovative ways.
In the coming years, agriculture and food companies will be asked to do more with less and make decisions that help create a more sustainable future. We want to help you and your business make those decisions efficiently, effectively and profitably so you can continue to grow.
Supporting Material
| Hansel et al. 2020. Persistence of soil organic carbon caused by functional complexity |
| Vermeulen et al. 2019. A global agenda for collective action on soil carbon |
| Smith et al. 2019. How to measure, report and verify soil carbon change to realize the potential of soil carbon sequestration for atmospheric greenhouse gas removal |
