Pilot Studies to Evaluate Interpretation Methods, Intermediary
Effectiveness,and Appropriate Levels, of Intervention in the Provision
of Climate Forecasts in the Sahel-Sudan: Climate Forecasting for Agricultural
Resources (CFAR) Project-Phase 2
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Investigators
Abstract
Additional Information
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Background Information
Project Questions
- How can we best explain scientific information to farmers ?
- What additional information or resources must accompany a forecast,
and how should such information and resources be made available
to farmers?
Project Objectives
- To develop methods that best explain and interpret forecasts
for farmers;
- To test different intervention strategies to assist farmers in
developing improved methods to manage agricultural resources in
response to climate forecasts;
- To provide feedback to climate forecast and communication organizations
on forecast needs;
- To implement newly developed forecast products as appropriate
for farm-level use;
- To integrate and coordinate with other programs related to improving
agriculture in the Sahel-Sudan.
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Sahelian landscape
Maize planting, Central Plateau
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