THE recently launched Agro-Climatic Advisory Portal (ACAP) represents a significant leap forward in harnessing technology to empower farmers, researchers and policymakers alike, according to the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 2 (DA-RFO2).
THE recently launched Agro-Climatic Advisory Portal represents a significant leap forward in harnessing technology to empower farmers, researchers and policymakers alike, according to the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 2 .Headed by Executive Director Gwendolyn Bambalan, the DA-RFO2 said ACAP also informs farmers on appropriate climate-resilient measures for specific climate risks in their respective locality.
Factora said ACAP leverages meteorological data based on the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration's daily weather forecast, where it also generates actionable insights and crop recommendations.'This information is invaluable for farmers, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding crop planning, irrigation scheduling, pest and disease management, and optimal resource utilization,' Factora said.
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