What is the Potential Crop Yield feature?
The Potential Crop Yield section in DAS provides yield estimates (in tonnes per hectare) for Wheat, Barley, and Canola. These estimates are designed to help you assess the productive capacity of a property at the paddock level during the winter cropping season.
You’ll find this feature under the Output tab when selecting a farm or custom area if this featured is apart of your account package.
Where does this data come from?
The yield predictions are sourced from the Earth Observation (EO) Team at DAS and are derived from satellite data processed using a scientifically validated model:
C-Crop yield prediction algorithm developed by CSIRO
(Donohue et al., 2018)
This is a biomass-driven model, which uses satellite imagery to estimate crop yields based on plant growth.
Key Details
Detail | Description |
Crops Covered | Wheat (Band 1), Barley (Band 2), Canola (Band 3) |
Resolution | 30m² raster (GeoTIFF format) |
Accuracy | ±32% margin of error at the paddock scale (as reported by CSIRO) |
Update Frequency | First update mid-August; then bi-monthly until end of October |
No-Data Handling | Band NoData = 0; File NoData = “nan” for accurate masking in processing |
Provided By | DAS Earth Observation Team |
How to read it in DAS
When viewing the Potential Crop Yield card in the Output tab:
You’ll see a list of crops and their corresponding predicted yield (t/ha)
This data represents the most recent update for the selected property or paddock
Hover over the info icon (ℹ️) next to the crop yield to learn more about how the estimate was generated
Things to Keep in Mind
Biomass-only model: Yield values do not account for external influences such as:
Frost events
Unfavorable ripening conditions
Extreme weather or harvest damage
Contextual Use: These estimates are most useful for benchmarking potential rather than replacing in-field yield assessments.