Interpret rainfall, temperature, radiation and seasonal forecasts for agricultural decisions. Consider drought, heat and frost risks in southern Africa.

Learning outcomes

  • Read climate records
  • Estimate seasonal production risks
  • Explain limits of forecasts

Main topics

  • Weather observations
  • Growing seasons
  • Water balance
  • Climate risk

Practical task

Construct a crop calendar from local climate records and identify two weather-related decisions.

Assessment

Climate-data exercise and crop-calendar briefing.