Leveraging Novel Ensemble Learning Techniques and Landsat Multispectral Data for Estimating Olive Yields in Tunisia
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| author | Kefi, Mohamed Pham, Tien Dat Nguyen, Thin Tjoelker, Mark G. Devasirvatham, Viola Kashiwagi, Kenichi |
| author_facet | Kefi, Mohamed Pham, Tien Dat Nguyen, Thin Tjoelker, Mark G. Devasirvatham, Viola Kashiwagi, Kenichi |
| contents | Olive production is an important tree crop in Mediterranean climates. However, olive yield varies significantly due to climate change. Accurately estimating yield using remote sensing and machine learning remains a complex challenge. In this study, we developed a streamlined pipeline for olive yield estimation in the Kairouan and Sousse governorates of Tunisia. We extracted features from multispectral reflectance bands, vegetation indices derived from Landsat-8 OLI and Landsat-9 OLI-2 satellite imagery, along with digital elevation model data. These spatial features were combined with ground-based field survey data to form a structured tabular dataset. We then developed an automated ensemble learning framework, implemented using AutoGluon to train and evaluate multiple machine learning models, select optimal combinations through stacking, and generate robust yield predictions using five-fold cross-validation. The results demonstrate strong predictive performance from both sensors, with Landsat-8 OLI achieving R2 = 0.8635 and RMSE = 1.17 tons per ha, and Landsat-9 OLI-2 achieving R2 = 0.8378 and RMSE = 1.32 tons per ha. This study highlights a scalable, cost-effective, and accurate method for olive yield estimation, with potential applicability across diverse agricultural regions globally. |
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| spellingShingle | Leveraging Novel Ensemble Learning Techniques and Landsat Multispectral Data for Estimating Olive Yields in Tunisia Kefi, Mohamed Pham, Tien Dat Nguyen, Thin Tjoelker, Mark G. Devasirvatham, Viola Kashiwagi, Kenichi Signal Processing Machine Learning Olive production is an important tree crop in Mediterranean climates. However, olive yield varies significantly due to climate change. Accurately estimating yield using remote sensing and machine learning remains a complex challenge. In this study, we developed a streamlined pipeline for olive yield estimation in the Kairouan and Sousse governorates of Tunisia. We extracted features from multispectral reflectance bands, vegetation indices derived from Landsat-8 OLI and Landsat-9 OLI-2 satellite imagery, along with digital elevation model data. These spatial features were combined with ground-based field survey data to form a structured tabular dataset. We then developed an automated ensemble learning framework, implemented using AutoGluon to train and evaluate multiple machine learning models, select optimal combinations through stacking, and generate robust yield predictions using five-fold cross-validation. The results demonstrate strong predictive performance from both sensors, with Landsat-8 OLI achieving R2 = 0.8635 and RMSE = 1.17 tons per ha, and Landsat-9 OLI-2 achieving R2 = 0.8378 and RMSE = 1.32 tons per ha. This study highlights a scalable, cost-effective, and accurate method for olive yield estimation, with potential applicability across diverse agricultural regions globally. |
| title | Leveraging Novel Ensemble Learning Techniques and Landsat Multispectral Data for Estimating Olive Yields in Tunisia |
| topic | Signal Processing Machine Learning |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.06309 |