3 June 2025

How can we turn scattered trial data into actionable insights for farmers and researchers? Join us for an engaging session on how data synthesis methods are reshaping the ways we evaluate crop varieties in diverse contexts.

Date: Thursday 5 June
Time: 15:00–15:30 (CET)

Summary

Presented by Dr David Brown, Postdoctoral Associate in Geospatial Data Science at Cornell University’s EQUAL-LAB, this session draws on cutting-edge research at the intersection of plant breeding, data science, and decision support.

– Learn how synthesizing tricot data across studies boosts statistical power and reveals new patterns.
– See real-world applications of rank-based synthesis to generate localized, decision-ready insights.
– Discover how geospatial data science can bridge research and practice in agriculture.


About the 1000FARMS webinar series

Our webinars will highlight the varied projects carried out by our partners, featuring experts, farmers, groundbreaking studies, and discussions on the overall impact of tricot and other farmer-led trials.

The webinars will take place every two weeks, usually on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons (CET), and are open to anyone. The format is a 15-minute presentation followed by 15 minutes of open discussion.

Missed a previous webinar? Find the catch-up videos in the 1000FARMS Community.