SUSTAINABILITY
66 information relating to water quality or weather data -demonstrates how there is the significant need for access to Open Data to help bring about an end to the crisis , save lives and create a more sustainable future .
Open Data has developed alongside technological advancements throughout the years . However , its potential impact on the agricultural space has rarely been considered a key solution to solving the food crisis . The potential for the use of Open Data to combat food issues can and should no longer be ignored ; not only because of the relevant historical data and the potential to increase production it can provide , but its usefulness in monitoring water supplies , anticipating changes in the weather and also sharing crucial information across borders so that nations can learn best practices from each other and prosper . Through the use of satellite data , remote sensing and mapping , farmers , businesses and consumers in the agricultural industry can harness the most relevant and useful information to improve and adapt practices , make better decisions and ensure sustain-
MARCH 2019