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Data Collection

  1. Getting plot locations right

When collecting data from a plot/farm its location is the most important piece of information to collect, and for EUDR compliance this is obligatory. In the world of geo-data, a location is saved as a "geometry". For traceability, two types of geometries can be submitted: a point or a polygon. As a guiding principle, always obtain consent from the farmer or landowner before collecting any information.

 

Geometry 

Description

Requirements

Point

One representative coordinate of a plot, ideally taken in the middle of the field/plantation where the relevant commodity is grown. 

Example: 52.090978, 5.132210

  • Recorded in decimal degrees

  • WGS 84 (EPSG: 4326)

  • Accuracy of at least 6 decimals

  • Only allowed for plots ≤4 ha

Polygon

A set of multiple coordinates that indicate the boundaries of a single plot, meaning its planted production area. 

  • At least 3 unique coordinates

  • No self-intersection

  • Size allowed up to 100.000 ha

 

2. Gathering metadata

While undertaking a data collection exercise, additional information may be gathered for the same plot. We recommend always gathering a unique name and the associated supplier, but other information such as farming practices, yield information, or demographic data could be gathered as well. Satelligence itself does not process this data.

 

Property

Description

Example

ProducerName

The producer name for the corresponding plot, one ProducerName can link to multiple plots. This can refer to a cooperative, tier 2 supplier or farmer.

Producer_01

ProducerCountry

The country of production enforcing the ISO2 country codes

ID

ProductionPlace

A name, code or unique ID for the plot

S11_123456

Area

Plot size in hectares (only relevant for point data)

2.17

 

 

 

 

Additional palm oil specific properties

 

UmlIds

A comma separated string of UmlIds to link plots to mills in your supply chain

PO1000004383, PO1000004384, PO1000004385

 

3. Assembling data

After data has been gathered, it is important to visually check the data for any issues that stand out in Excel or GIS software. If there are no issues,  merge the data per supplier. Currently "GeoJSON" is the only supported file format for the EU Traces system. Any popular GIS software will allow you to export your files to GeoJSON. You can also convert some of the more common file types to GeoJSON using this online converter: https://quickmaptools.com [1].

 

[1]  Please note that third-party websites and tools we recommend are not affiliated with us. We advise clients to review their privacy policies and exercise caution when uploading sensitive data to these tools.