Hugh Turral

About the Author

Hugh Turral is a distinguished geographer and environmental scientist with over three decades of experience in agricultural remote sensing and food security research. His work bridges cutting-edge satellite technology with on-the-ground policy implications, helping to map and monitor global croplands to combat hunger and promote sustainable farming practices. Turral has collaborated with international organizations like the FAO and CGIAR, contributing to projects that enhance crop yield predictions and assess climate impacts on agriculture worldwide. A passionate advocate for data-driven solutions to food insecurity, he continues to influence policy and academia through his insightful publications and fieldwork in diverse regions from sub-Saharan Africa to Southeast Asia.