Methodological Evaluation of South African Field Research Stations in Yield Improvement Forecasting Using Time-Series Models

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Hauptverfasser: Tshabalala, Mpho, Mngatsiwa, Nomsipho
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author Tshabalala, Mpho
Mngatsiwa, Nomsipho
author_facet Tshabalala, Mpho
Mngatsiwa, Nomsipho
contents <p>Field research stations in South Africa play a crucial role in agriculture by providing data for yield improvement forecasting. A systematic literature review was conducted using databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science to identify relevant studies published between and . Studies were selected based on methodological quality and relevance to South African agricultural contexts. The analysis revealed that while many stations used time-series models for yield forecasting, there was variability in model application and data collection methods, with some stations employing ARIMA models and others focusing on seasonal adjustment techniques. Despite methodological diversity, the reviewed studies highlighted a consistent trend of underestimating future yields due to limited historical data and variable environmental conditions. Strengthened collaboration between research stations is recommended for improving model accuracy. Future research should focus on integrating more advanced machine learning algorithms into yield forecasting models. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.</p>
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spellingShingle Methodological Evaluation of South African Field Research Stations in Yield Improvement Forecasting Using Time-Series Models
Tshabalala, Mpho
Mngatsiwa, Nomsipho
African geography
yield forecasting
time-series analysis
econometrics
agricultural systems
empirical methods
spatial statistics
<p>Field research stations in South Africa play a crucial role in agriculture by providing data for yield improvement forecasting. A systematic literature review was conducted using databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science to identify relevant studies published between and . Studies were selected based on methodological quality and relevance to South African agricultural contexts. The analysis revealed that while many stations used time-series models for yield forecasting, there was variability in model application and data collection methods, with some stations employing ARIMA models and others focusing on seasonal adjustment techniques. Despite methodological diversity, the reviewed studies highlighted a consistent trend of underestimating future yields due to limited historical data and variable environmental conditions. Strengthened collaboration between research stations is recommended for improving model accuracy. Future research should focus on integrating more advanced machine learning algorithms into yield forecasting models. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.</p>
title Methodological Evaluation of South African Field Research Stations in Yield Improvement Forecasting Using Time-Series Models
topic African geography
yield forecasting
time-series analysis
econometrics
agricultural systems
empirical methods
spatial statistics
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18847076