The impact of Weather-Based Agricultural Advisories on Rice Production and Income of Farmers in Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh, India, Under a Changing Climate Scenario

Weather has a considerable impact on agricultural output since it influences crop growth, development, and yields, as well as many agronomic operations such as irrigation and fertilizer scheduling and pest and disease incidence. Weather anomalies have the potential to inflict physical damage to crops as well as soil erosion. Weather conditions have a detrimental effect on the quality of produce during transit, as well as seeds and planting material viability and vigour during storage. From Rabi 2018-19 to 2020-21, A study on the use of agromet advisory bulletins and its impact on yield and economics of rice crop was conducted in Nellore district. To determine the impact of agromet advisory services, users of agromet advisory services (AAS) and non-users of agromet advisory services (non AAS) from various villages in the Nellore district were selected. Those that followed agromet advisories were able to reduce input costs and increase net profit margins when compared to farmers who did not follow the AAS. This benefit was realized as a result of the farmers’ crop management practices in accordance with agromet advising bulletins. Thus, the adoption of agromet advisory bulletins that are based on current and anticipated meteorological conditions is an effective instrument for increasing productivity and profitability.