This paper addresses the need for more rigorous evaluation of climate service projects and
investments given the existence of little evidence on the actual value of climate services and …

Advanced information in the form of seasonal climate forecasts has the potential to improve
farmers' decision making, leading to increases in farm profits. Interdisciplinary initiatives …

Differences of opinion exist among forecasters—and between forecasters and users—
regarding the meaning of the phrase “good (bad) weather forecasts.” These differences of …

Advances in our ability to predict climate fluctuations months in advance suggest opportunity
to improve management of climatic risk in agriculture, but only if particular conditions are in …

Skill of seasonal precipitation forecasts for west Africa has improved to the point that
forecasts may be of value to agricultural users, especially farmers. We studied agricultural …

Climate variability and change affects individuals and societies. Within agricultural systems,
seasonal climate forecasting can increase preparedness and lead to better social, economic …

The role of the agricultural scientist is to manipulate crop and livestock response
phenomena so that they serve society's needs better, enabling countries to obtain full benefit …

Agricultural ecosystems and their associated business and government systems are diverse
and varied. They range from farms, to input supply businesses, to marketing and …

El Nino has been with us for centuries, but now we can forcast it, and thus can prepare far in
advance for the extreme climatic events it brings. The emerging ability to forecast climate …

Climate forecasting is a crucial tool for managing risks in climate-sensitive economic sectors
like agriculture. Although rainfed subsistence farming dominates livelihoods in Africa …