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The aim is to understand the value and potential benefits of seasonal climate forecasting for agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa.

March 25, 2011Experimental AgricultureOpen Access

Review of Seasonal Climate Forecasting for Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa

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JHJames HansenColumbia University SMSimon J. MasonClimate Foundation LSLiqiang SunNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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Review demonstrates the potential of seasonal climate forecasts to enhance agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa, indicating significant benefits despite existing challenges.

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The aim is to understand the value and potential benefits of seasonal climate forecasting for agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa.
Review of the interaction between climate systems and agricultural needs in SSA.
Analysis of regional climate outlook forums and national meteorological services' contributions to forecasting.
Survey of constraints and opportunities related to the use of seasonal forecasts in agriculture.
Seasonal forecasts can significantly improve agricultural management and rural livelihoods but face numerous constraints.
Inadequate information products and institutional processes limit the widespread application of forecasts among smallholder farmers.
Emerging initiatives could revitalize support for seasonal forecasting, enhancing benefits to agriculture.

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Hansen et al. (2011) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a110a6748dd349bb916836a https://doi.org/10.1017/s0014479710000876

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Review demonstrates the potential of seasonal climate forecasts to enhance agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa, indicating significant benefits despite existing challenges.

Review of Seasonal Climate Forecasting for Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Review of Seasonal Climate Forecasting for Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa

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