Authors :
Ranu Pathania; Aarzoo Gagal; Lakshmi
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 4 - April
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24APR1973
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Abstract :
Weather is a pivotal factor in agricultural
production, influencing crop growth, disease and pest
occurrences, water and fertilizer needs, and the
effectiveness of cultural and preventive measures.
Extreme weather events can cause physiological stress,
physical damage, soil erosion, and crop quality
degradation. In India, agriculture's vulnerability to
adverse weather is a significant concern, with natural
disasters like floods, droughts, and cyclones leading to
crop failure, food insecurity, and economic impacts. To
mitigate these challenges, Agrometeorological Advisory
Services (AAS) play a crucial role in providing farmers
with weather-based advisories to manage agricultural
risks. The Integrated Agro-Meteorological Advisory
Service (IAAS), run by the Indian Ministry of Earth
Sciences and the India Meteorological Department
(IMD), offers district-level weather forecasts and
agromet advisories to support farmers in adapting to
weather fluctuations. These advisories cover various
weather-related risks, including cold injury and frost,
high temperatures, wind damage, hailstorms, and floods.
Sample advisories suggest measures like irrigation for
frost protection, mulching to reduce heat stress, and
shelter belts to mitigate wind damage. Effective
dissemination of advisories involves communication
through electronic media, Krishi Vigyan Kendras
(Agriculture Science Centres), and Kisan (Farmer) Call
Centres. Thrust areas for enhancing AAS include
improved scientific understanding, advanced monitoring
and prediction of severe weather events, satellite-based
communication technologies, and real-time forecasting.
By integrating these strategies, farmers can better
prepare for extreme weather and mitigate its impact on
agriculture.
Keywords :
Agrometeorology, Weather Extremes, Crop Protection, Agrometeorological Advisory Services, Early Warning System, Climate-Resilient Agriculture.
Weather is a pivotal factor in agricultural
production, influencing crop growth, disease and pest
occurrences, water and fertilizer needs, and the
effectiveness of cultural and preventive measures.
Extreme weather events can cause physiological stress,
physical damage, soil erosion, and crop quality
degradation. In India, agriculture's vulnerability to
adverse weather is a significant concern, with natural
disasters like floods, droughts, and cyclones leading to
crop failure, food insecurity, and economic impacts. To
mitigate these challenges, Agrometeorological Advisory
Services (AAS) play a crucial role in providing farmers
with weather-based advisories to manage agricultural
risks. The Integrated Agro-Meteorological Advisory
Service (IAAS), run by the Indian Ministry of Earth
Sciences and the India Meteorological Department
(IMD), offers district-level weather forecasts and
agromet advisories to support farmers in adapting to
weather fluctuations. These advisories cover various
weather-related risks, including cold injury and frost,
high temperatures, wind damage, hailstorms, and floods.
Sample advisories suggest measures like irrigation for
frost protection, mulching to reduce heat stress, and
shelter belts to mitigate wind damage. Effective
dissemination of advisories involves communication
through electronic media, Krishi Vigyan Kendras
(Agriculture Science Centres), and Kisan (Farmer) Call
Centres. Thrust areas for enhancing AAS include
improved scientific understanding, advanced monitoring
and prediction of severe weather events, satellite-based
communication technologies, and real-time forecasting.
By integrating these strategies, farmers can better
prepare for extreme weather and mitigate its impact on
agriculture.
Keywords :
Agrometeorology, Weather Extremes, Crop Protection, Agrometeorological Advisory Services, Early Warning System, Climate-Resilient Agriculture.
