The primary GEO objectives within this area are to increase food security through the utilization of Earth observations and to increase the utility of Earth observations to the agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and aquaculture sectors.

This requires exploration of the full range of available Earth observations that can provide value to these sectors, the creation of sustained provision of basic data and data products, and the development of the capacity and infrastructure necessary to utilize Earth observation information, especially within the developing world.

Activities for 2006 will focus on:

• Further exploring the utility of current Earth observations within the agricultural, forestry and fishery sectors, especially in developing countries
• Advocating for the development of new applications for Earth observation data in these sectors where opportunities are identified
• Securing commitments to sustain the acquisition of key land cover datasets and data products for the agricultural, forestry, and fisheries sectors