How Indian Farmers Use Weather Forecasts Effectively
• Indian farmers are leveraging sub-seasonal weather forecasts to plan agricultural activities like sowing, irrigation, and pest control weeks in advance.
• These forecasts help mitigate risks and improve crop yields.
Case Studies: Practical Applications
In Odisha, farmers received early warnings of thunderstorms, allowing them to harvest mature crops and protect produce. Similarly, in Assam, forecasts of rainfall helped farmers complete sowing successfully, while pest advisories prevented losses from rice hispa infestations.
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