> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.humdata.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.humdata.org/about/hdx-signals/datasets/agricultural-hotspots.md). # Agricultural hotspots Signals are sent when the hotspot classification for a location increases. ## Source We monitor [Anomaly Hotspots of Agricultural Production (ASAP)](https://agricultural-production-hotspots.ec.europa.eu) data produced by the Joint Research Centre. ASAP is an online decision support system for early warning about hotspots of agricultural production anomaly (crop and rangeland), developed for food security crises prevention and response. The ASAP system produces automatic warnings at a subnational level, using a range of remote sensing and earth observation data to monitor agricultural conditions. These subnational warnings are converted into national level hotspots analyses by a team of analysts. Each location is classified as `No hotspot`, `Hotspot`, or `Major hotspot`. These classifications are produced on a monthly basis, covering a set of locations at risk of food insecurity. Read more about the ASAP methods in their [documentation](https://agricultural-production-hotspots.ec.europa.eu/documentation.php). Access ASAP data directly on [HDX](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/asap-hotspots-monthly) and find additional datasets and context on the [ASAP website.](https://agricultural-production-hotspots.ec.europa.eu/download.php) ## Signals detection Signals are sent when new agricultural hotspots are identified. This occurs when a location is classified as a `Hotspot` but was `No hotspot` in the previous month, or is now `Major hotspot` and was either `Hotspot` or `No hotspot` in the previous month. #### Examples Below are historical examples that show how signals are generated with ASAP data. [Sudan](https://us14.campaign-archive.com/?e=0c9936e61d\&u=ea3f905d50ea939780139789d\&id=10b16f9587#SDN): classified as `Hotspot` in April 2023 and then classified as a `Major hotspot` in May 2023. [Mozambique](https://us14.campaign-archive.com/?e=0c9936e61d\&u=ea3f905d50ea939780139789d\&id=dab7a5f66c#MOZ): classified as `No hotspot` in December 2020, but `Hotspot` in January 2021. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.humdata.org/about/hdx-signals/datasets/agricultural-hotspots.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.