TTADDA-UAV: A multi-season RGB and multispectral UAV dataset of potato fields collected in Japan and the Netherlands

The Transition to a Data-Driven Agriculture (TTADDA) project focuses on advancing the shift toward high-tech, circular agriculture. By developing cutting-edge sensor technologies and AI-driven tools, the project aims to boost productivity through a data-centric potato production system that supports circular agricultural practices. Potato phenotyping is crucial for creating high-yielding, resilient, and sustainable potato crops, which are essential in global food systems. Specifically in the Netherlands, the global leader in seed potato production and Japan that produces certified seed potatoes under strict quality controls and phytosanitary regulations. A multi-season drone dataset from five potato trials-three in Japan and two in the Netherlands was collected. Each trial field was divided into small plots, each planted with a specific cultivar to assess varietal performance. Data included drone imagery (RGB and multispectral), manual yield and ground coverage measurements, and weather data. The combination of sensor versatility, diverse potato varieties, and varying climate and soil conditions between Japan and the Netherlands makes this dataset highly valuable and potentially reusable for a wide range of applications. Using MIAPPE for this dataset ensures consistent, clear documentation of sensors, varieties, and conditions, making the data findable, reusable, and easy to integrate with other studies. It also supports reproducibility and automated analysis across the multi-location trials.