Agrometeorology Reimagined: A Vision for Next Generation

Agrometeorology Reimagined: A Vision for the Next Generation is a forward looking and insightful exploration of the evolving discipline of agrometeorology in the context of 21st century challenges and opportunities. The book seeks to redefine the scope, purpose, and practice of agrometeorology, emphasizing its critical role in addressing food security, climate variability, sustainable agriculture, and resilient farming systems.

Blending scientific rigor with visionary thinking, the book outlines a transformative agenda that integrates advanced technologies such as AI, remote sensing, big data analytics, and citizen science into agrometeorological research and practice. It argues that the future of agrometeorology lies not just in weather forecasting but in creating farmer-centric, data-driven, and responsive support systems that empower agricultural communities to make informed decisions.

The authors—renowned experts in the field of agrometeorology emphasize the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and the co-production of knowledge between scientists, policymakers, and farmers. They advocate for a paradigm shift from conventional approaches to more dynamic, inclusive, and adaptive models of agrometeorological services.

This book is intended for students, researchers, development practitioners, and policymakers who are engaged in agriculture, climate science, and rural development. It serves as both a roadmap and a call to action for reinventing agrometeorology to meet the complex demands of a changing world. Agrometeorology Reimagined is not just a reflection on what the discipline has been, but a compelling vision of what it must become.

Book Contents:

1 Introduction

2 Innovation is Key to Success

3  Skills for the Next Generation in Agricultural Meteorology –  Forging a Technological Imperative for a Sustainable Future

4 Curriculum Design and Confidence Building

5  Curriculum, Course Work, Content and Counseling

6  Practical Training for Professional Seeding

7 Faculty: No More Difficulty

8 Catalyzing Innovation in Agricultural Meteorology through Focused Research and Strategic Management

9  Precision Agrometeorological Advisory Services

10 Next Generation Agrometeorology: Empowering Farmers

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Bibliography

About the Authors

Subject Index

About the Book