Food and Agriculture Sector

Food security can quickly change in a region, suddenly putting countless people at risk.

Weather, population movement, and road conditions are only a few of the many factors which can lead to a sudden decrease in food security.

Accurate and timely data directly from the field can literally save   lives, allowing international organizations to act swiftly when a crisis arises.    

With GeoPoll’s Food Security Measurement Service, food analysts are  now able to quickly access near real-time data to aid in making more informed decisions on food security.

             

The Food Security Service collects data through SMS and voice surveys to determine two internationally recognized indicators: the Food Consumption Score (FCS) and Reduced Coping Strategies Index (rCSI). Respondents answer questions on individual consumption patterns over a period of seven days, and data includes number of meals eaten per day, types of food consumed, and general demographic information.
The information collected allows for an accurate calculation of food security scores per household, and data is viewable though an easy-to-use online dashboard. GeoPoll has the ability to collect data at any time interval (daily, weekly, etc), and can collect nationally representative results, or target surveys to specified regions or demographics, including aid beneficiaries or non-beneficiaries. 
No person in any country should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from, or forgo food themselves in order to feed their children.  Unfortunately, easy access to food is a necessity that far too many in emerging markets do not have. For those who farm their own food, changing conditions and demand can wreck one’s livelihood, driving food prices up, and farmers out of business.
Our Food and Agriculture Services provide aid organizations and food analysts with real-time survey data on conditions on the ground.

GeoPoll's Food Security Product is available on a subscription basis in all GeoPoll Plus countries.