Ahh this is good stuff, our very own National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) has a mapping system for geographic information. The Geographical Information System produces maps that when retrieved and manipulated can enable one to have a “birds eye view” of natural resources and agricultural practices or crops grown in different parts of the country. You can read more on their site but this is a fantastic way for providing information for investors and planning.

The databases are separated into Resource Information, Agriculture Systems and Farming Systems. So all up they provide information such as:

• Defining of agro-ecological zones
• Identifying areas suitable for crop production
• Identifying areas where certain food crops are grown
• Estimate crop production and area under production of certain food crops
• Identifying areas where certain sources of income are dominant
• Identifying the ease of access to essential government services of villages in rural areas

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So with information like the above available, I wonder if we could cross reference it with information on the availability of telecommunications, electrification services, banking services and transport? Then we’d really be in business!

(Click on some samples below)