The objective of this study is to utilize the currently available in situ data on pest and disease occurrences and newly available satellite time-series data to understand climate change effects on agricultural productivity.

Specifically, a stem-borer larvae density map was produced using 5m Rapid-Eye satellite data and sophisticated modelling. The map below shows the stem-borer larvae density map for a study site in Machakos county, Kenya. Red indicates high probability of occurence while yellow shows moderate probabilities for stem-borers to occur.

Funding:

• Department for International Development (DFID), UK

Collaborators:

• Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (German Aerospace Center, DLR) 
• University of Wuerzburg, Germany