Crop yield forecasting is a vital tool to support stakeholders and decision-makers in preparing for potential yield deficiencies. Most crop yield forecasts so far have been implemented on a regional to national scale. Field-scale forecasts can add vital information for farmers and insurers but still have much potential to improve. Especially the increasing availability of high-resolution climate data from sources such as Copernicus Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2, Sentinel-3 data, and Proba-V can significantly improve such forecasts.

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• Providing inputs for the development of the next generation of “fit for purpose” observation systems for agricultural monitoring
• Setting the bases for enhanced cooperation between ESA and EC, working towards a Common Science Agenda addressing the grand agriculture-related challenges
• A proper Science-Society interface & dialogue resulting in a transfer of science & technology results into practical solutions for farmers and other food system actors
• Establishing a sound scientific basis for developing a Digital Twin of crop areas and agricultural activities