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Evolution of Agrometeorology at the Global Level  

Sivakumar, M.V.K. (World Meteorological Organization, 7bis Avenue de la Paix, 1211 Geneva 2, Switzerland)
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Korean Journal of Agricultural and Forest Meteorology / v.6, no.2, 2004 , pp. 127-139 More about this Journal
Abstract
Agricultural meteorology has advanced during the last 100 years from a descriptive to a quantitative science using physical and biological principles. The agricultural community is becoming more aware that using climate and weather information will improve their profitability and this will no doubt increase the demand for agrometeorological services. Hence it is timely that the needs and perspectives for agrometeorology in the 21$^{21}$ Century are grouped under two major headings: agrometeorological services for agricultural production and agrometeorological support systems for such services. Emphasis must be placed on the components of such support systems comprising of data, research, policies and training/education/extension. As Monteith (2000) mentioned, food supplies ultimately depend upon the skill with which farmers ran exploit the potential of good weather and minimize the impact of bad weather. Recent developments in instrumentation, data management systems, climate prediction, crop modelling, dissemination of agrometeorological information etc., provide agrometeorologists the tools necessary help the farmers improve such skills. The future for operational applications of agricultural meteorology appears bright and such applications could contribute substantially to promote sustainable agriculture and alleviate poverty.
Keywords
Agrometeorological service; agrometeorological support system; international cooperation; $21^{st}$century; CAgM; data management; simulation model;
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