Significance of Agrometeorologicaladvisory services in. changing climate scenario

摘要

Advance information about the anticipated weather conditions and agromet advisories in-line with the weather forecast, when disseminated on time can have a greater impact on farmers' livelihood. Agrometeorological advisory services (AAS) assumes greater importance in the present climate change scenario. The article briefly explains the history and present status of AAS, mechanism of AAS dissemination in the ICAR system and the role AAS should play in the context of climate change. Utilization of agroclimatic characterization, advisories based on nowcasting to deal with extreme weather events and adoption of latest information communication technologies etc are envisaged to tackle the issue of climate change.