openalex2026-07-23
Constructing nationally comprehensive annual rice paddy maps for Madagascar from 2017 to 2025
Ryoungseob Kwon, Youngryel Ryu, Giacomo De Nicola, Hervet Randriamady, Oladimeji Mudele, Tinashe Tapera, et al.
Abstract. Reliable information on rice paddy cultivation is essential for food security planning in Madagascar, where rice accounts for more than half of the national caloric intake. However, the scarcity of ground reference data, high prevalence of small cropping areas, and the…