Agriculture and food security
The agriculture sector is heavily dependent on weather and climate conditions. Changes in variables such as temperature and precipitation influence crop growth, yield and quality, as well as the development of crop diseases and pests.
What we do
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We work to provide usable and relevant climate services to a wide range of users in the agri-food industry, from farmers to big producers, distributors, upstream operators and policymakers. We work with crops like grapes, olives, durum wheat, cotton and corn, as well as the production of wine and other food products. We provide information at different timescales to support a number of decision-making processes.
Sub-seasonal and seasonal forecasts can help inform on the plantation and harvest dates, and make decisions regarding crop management (e.g. rotations, pruning), use of fertilisers and planning of stocks, labour and machinery. Decadal predictions and climate projections can help decide if new crop varieties should be developed, or if new water management and irrigation infrastructure might be needed in the future. They are also useful for setting policy directions and looking for new production areas.
