Phyllis 2
Summary:Allows the user to check a wide variety of properties of different sources of biomass. Composition, calorific value, humidity, and others are included
Main objective:Database of a great variety of biomasses, including biochar, char, fossil fuels, manure, grass plants, marine biomass, non-organic residue, sludge, straws, treated wood, etc. Where you can find a detailed analysis of its composition and properties (macroelements, heating value, trace elements...) plus classification, literature. Phyllis can also be used to get all accessible information on a single sample or to get average values for groups or subgroups in any desired combination.
End user:ESCOs, NGOs, Research Centers / Universities
FAO Food Balance Sheet database
Summary:Web-based database where the user can explore the mean or sum of food supply, filtering by year or other indicators. It also allows to compare data, and a set of definitions and standards. The user can also find a big amount of info related to other topics in terms of food balance, macro statistics, production, emissions - agriculture, land use, forestry...) in the data tab.
Main objective:Food Balance Sheet presents a comprehensive picture of the pattern of a country's food supply during a specified reference period. The food balance sheet shows for each food item - i.e. each primary commodity and a number of processed commodities potentially available for human consumption - the sources of supply and its utilization
End user:Public authorities, NGOs
GYGA (Global Yield Gap Atlas)
Summary:Database on high-quality agronomic data with local to global relevance that covers up to 13 major food crops across 70 countries and six continents with the following data: actual and potential yield and yield gap; actual and potential water productivity; actual and minimum nutrient requirement; underlying data on weather, soil and cropping systems; climate zones and technology extrapolation domains (TEDs).
Main objective:The Global Yield Gap and Water Productivity Atlas (GYGA) provides robust estimates of untapped crop production potential on existing farmland based on current climate and available soil and water resources. Results from the atlas can serve for identifying regions with greatest potential for investment in agricultural development and technology transfer and to monitor impact over time. Likewise, the atlas provides essential information to assess the feasibility of a country to achieve food self-sufficiency through crop intensification and, if this cannot be achieved, for assessing how much extra land clearing or food import will be needed to meet future demand for food. The atlas is a foundation for studies aiming to explain and mitigate yield gaps and investigate impact of climate change, land use, and environmental footprint of agriculture.
End user:Biomass owners, Biomass management companies, ESCOs, Cooperatives / RESCoops, End users, NGOs, Research Centers / Universities