Principles and Practices of Agricultural Disaster Management

This Is A Unique Book On Operational Agro Meteorology. It Has Contents That Explicitly State That: - Weather Is A Non-Monetary Input In All Agricultural Operations. If Weather Based Farming Is Done The Cost Of Cultivation Of Crops Can Be Reduced At Least By 10% And Quality Of The Agricultural Produce Be Improved By 2-3%- Past 10 Days Weather Is As Important As 10 Day Forecast Of Weather In Developing Weather Based Technologies And Making Farm Management Decisions - Growing Degree Days Are Very Much Useful In Predicting Pests And Helio- Thermal Units Are Highly Useful In Predicting Diseases On Crops. Reflecting On His Teaching Experience Research Findings And Extension Activities The Author Provided A Roadmap Through This Book For Not Only Profitable Agriculture In The Odd Events Of Weather Disasters But Also Ways That Enhance The Prestige And Dignity Of The Farmers.