Because every facet of agricultural activity depends on the weather, unpredictable weather patterns caused by climate change and other meteorological phenomena have increased the need for precise weather data.

With careful planning and research, agrometeorology can help farmers overcome chaotic weather and meet the world’s demand for food and other agricultural products.

To that end, FAO established a pilot agrometeorological network this past week of three automatic agrometeorology stations in Tajikistan, with support from the European Union and in close collaboration with the Agency for Hydrometeorology of Tajikistan’s Committee for Environmental Protection.