WorldCereal 10m Cereal Crops
WorldCereal provides global 10m cereal crop maps from Sentinel-1/2, covering maize, wheat, and other cereals with confidence layers.
Format
GeoTIFF / COG
Geometry
Raster (crop classification)
Coverage
Global (major agricultural regions)
Resolution
10m
About this dataset
ESA WorldCereal project providing global 10m cereal crop maps for maize, wheat, and other cereals.
WorldCereal is an ESA-funded project producing global 10m resolution cereal crop maps from Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 time series. It provides seasonal maps of maize, wheat, and other cereal crops with confidence layers, covering major agricultural regions worldwide.
How to download
- 1 Open the WorldCereal data portal.
- 2 Select the crop type and season.
- 3 Download the 10m GeoTIFF classification.
- 4 Open in QGIS for crop extent mapping and validation.
FAQ
What crops does WorldCereal map?
WorldCereal currently focuses on maize and wheat, with additional cereal types being added. It provides both crop presence and confidence layers.
How frequently is WorldCereal updated?
WorldCereal releases are seasonal, aligned with major growing seasons in both northern and southern hemispheres.