FAO Global Agricultural Data Explorer

Comprehensive access to 84 Food and Agriculture Organization datasets spanning production, trade, environmental indicators, and food security metrics from 1961 to 2024.

Research-Grade Agricultural Intelligence

84
Integrated Datasets
195+
Countries & Territories
60+
Years of Historical Data
15M+
Data Points

Real-World Research Applications

This integrated database has proven invaluable for addressing complex questions in agricultural economics, environmental policy, and food security research.

[Agricultural Watershed Image]

Environmental Justice Litigation

Agricultural Pollution Impact Assessment

Cross-referencing production intensity data with environmental emissions indicators to quantify agricultural pollution impacts in landmark legal cases, such as water quality litigation in agricultural watersheds.

Datasets utilized: Production data, emissions indicators, land use patterns
[Climate Data Visualization]

Climate Resilience Research

Temperature-Yield Correlation Analysis

Analyzing the relationship between climate variables and agricultural productivity across different regions to inform adaptation strategies and policy recommendations for sustainable agriculture.

Datasets utilized: Temperature data, crop yields, production indices
[Global Trade Flow Map]

Trade Policy Analysis

Market Integration and Food Security

Examining how trade policies affect food security outcomes by analyzing the correlation between trade flows, domestic production, and nutritional indicators across developing nations.

Datasets utilized: Trade matrices, food security indicators, nutrition data
[Price Volatility Chart]

Agricultural Economics

Price Volatility and Market Stability

Quantifying the impact of global events on commodity price stability by comparing volatility patterns before and after major disruptions, informing risk management strategies for agricultural markets.

Datasets utilized: Price indices, trade data, production statistics

Comprehensive Data Coverage

Production & Trade

  • • Crop and livestock production
  • • International trade flows
  • • Supply utilization accounts
  • • Production indices

Environmental Impact

  • • Greenhouse gas emissions
  • • Land use and cover changes
  • • Pesticide and fertilizer use
  • • Temperature and climate data

Food Security

  • • Nutritional indicators
  • • Food balance sheets
  • • Household consumption data
  • • Cost of healthy diets

Economic Indicators

  • • Producer and consumer prices
  • • Investment in agriculture
  • • Government expenditure
  • • Exchange rates

Demographics

  • • Population statistics
  • • Agricultural employment
  • • Rural development indicators
  • • Gender-disaggregated data

Innovation & Technology

  • • Agricultural research investment
  • • Technology adoption rates
  • • Machinery and equipment
  • • Irrigation infrastructure

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