Farmers feedback about the agro-met advisory services (AAS) at Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh

Abstract

The complete avoidance of all farm losses due to weather factor is not possible but it can be minimized to some extent by making adjustments through timely and accurate information of weather forecast. Weather forecast and weather based agro advisories help in increasing the economic benefit to the farmers by suggesting them the suitable management practices according to the weather conditions. Present review study was conducted during in year of 2015-16. Main aim of review study to know effectiveness and usefulness of Agro Advisory Services (AAS) regarding Climate Change in selected Villages of AICRPAM-NICRA Project for Mahasamund district. Study concluded that, Agro Advisory Services (AAS) an effective communication media for transfer of technology regarding climate changes information. Agro Advisory Services (AAS) provides basic, timely and accurately pre-information of different climate and weather conditions of different crops. Agro Advisory Services (AAS) helpful to farmers for increase interest, knowledge, adoption and impact of climate changes on agricultural practices.