Enhancing Farm Outputs: Agro-Meteorological Advisory Services in India
Published: Jun 25, 2019
Photo: Prasad
Agromet advisory services are extended to farmers to mitigate weather vagaries detrimental to crops. View of mango orchards in Gajraula, Uttar Pradesh.
Abstract: High resolution weather forecast, satellite derived products, expert knowledge and new technologies in preparation and advisory dissemination have strengthened the decision making ability of farmers. It has also helped reduce losses by timely adaptive measures, enhancing the food security of India.
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