Evolution of Agrometeorology at the Global Level

  • Sivakumar, M.V.K. (Agricultural Meteorology Division World Meteorological Organization)
  • Published : 2003.09.01

Abstract

Agriculture is probably the most weather-dependent of all human activities. Variations lil climate have been, and continue to be, the principal source of fluctuations in global food production, particularly in the semi-arid tropical countries of the developing world. Throughout history, extremes of heat and cold, droughts and floods, and various forms of violent weather have wreaked havoc on the agricultural systems that depend on for food.(omitted)

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