Agricultural census 'Mash-ups' using KML format data

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Agricultural census 'Mash-ups' using Keyhole Mark-up Language (KML) format data

EDINA agcensus data can now be downloaded in OGC Standard KML.

KML (Keyhole Markup Language) is a file format that uses XML-based language to manage geographic information.

Originally, KML was used to display data in Google Earth and Google Maps but with the adoption by the OGC, KML files will become a standard for managing spatial data across a variety of mapping applications.

Note: EDINA agcensus terms and conditions apply. Data should not be published nor made available in a public webspace.

How to download a KML file

To download KML format grid square Agricultural Census data choose the "Map" option after logging in (see image below).

screenshot showing the download KML button
Choose "Map" for KML data.

Upon completion of this process there will be an option to download the data as either a CSV or KML file. (See image below)

screenshot showing the download KML button
KML download button

Sample KML images

Variable: Bare Fallow Year: 1969 Resolution:2km grid square	Variable: Bare Fallow Year: 1979 Resolution:2km grid square
Variable: Bare Fallow Year: 1988 Resolution:2km grid square	Variable: Bare Fallow Year: 2000 Resolution:2km grid square