Crop yield

Unit

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: Metric tonnes per hectare (t/ha)

Indicator

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: Socio-economic

Metric type

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: State

Framework alignment notes

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TNFD FA.A3.0
SBTN: Target 2 - Land footprint reduction
UNEP - LUFIH: This metric is partially aligned with the requirements of the framework.
This metric is partially aligned with the requirements of the framework.

Target example
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[Company name] will support sustainable crop production practices with partner farmers to improve yield within ecological thresholds, aiming for a [target %] increase in yield per hectare by [target year], compared to a [baseline year] baseline.

Target source: WBCSD target template

Sector

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Agri-food

Value chain stage

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Raw Materials Manufacturing

Metric assessment

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Relevance: Low

Feasibility: High

Additional Metric Notes
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Rationale: This is an important baseline metric for understanding crop yields in relation to sustainable intensification objectives. It can be used to compare changes in crop yield under sustainable management practices and may also be inverted to demonstrate land-use efficiency. Additional/complementary metrics: Land-use efficiency (inverse of yield: ha per MT of production)

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Description

Value chain stage

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Sector of stage operator

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How the action applies

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Sector of stage operator

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How the action applies

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Description

Value chain stage

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Sector of stage operator

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How the action applies

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Description

Value chain stage

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Sector of stage operator

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How the action applies

Coming soon

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Description

Value chain stage

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Sector of stage operator

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How the action applies

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Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

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How the action applies

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