ASCOT Library Zabali Campus

Message - Elizabeth Fong –
Methodologies and techniques of physical data collection - Eduardo M. Pineda –
Methodologies and techniques of phenological data collection - Ruben C. Acuña, Eduardo M. Pineda and Carmelita Vindollo –
Analysis and interpretation of agroclimatic data - Rodito D. Buan –
Data collection and processing of agrometeorological information at IRRI - Teresita S. Laudet –
Assessment of climatic variability and its impact on Philippine agriculture during the recent El Niño event - Aida M. Jose, Flaviana L. Hilario and Gilda S. Cerdena –
Crop weather calendars for the Philippines - Carmelita Vindollo, Ruben C. Acuña and E. Montojo –
Climatic resource inventory for agroclimatic zoning - Manuel C. Bonjoc, Aida M. Jose and Flaviana L. Hilario –
Effects of real-time weather on rice yields in the IRRI continuous rice production system - Manuel M. Tamisin, Teresita S. Laudet, Z. P. Pascual, T. P. Aclan, L. R. Oldeman and D. P. Garrity –
Publication and dissemination of agrometeorological information - Delia T. Basco –
Rainwater storage in plastic-lined farm ponds for dry season crop production - Danielito T. Franco, M. G. Ramirez and R. T. Lucillo –
Management and utilization of agrometeorological information/data banking - Ramon C. Alcachupas –
Establishment of a pilot agrometeorological forecast and advisory system at CLSU - Bayani S. Lomotan.

"Weather is a major factor significantly influencing agricultural production and development, not to mention that it is hard to control and manipulate. Meteorological data if properly collected, analyzed, interpreted, and disseminated can be an important resource for improved agriculture. Application of meteorology to agriculture with the end in view of strengthening the services of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) should be the concern of everybody, e.g., meteorologists, agriculturists, planners, re- searchers, and farmers. The transfer of meteorological knowledge and technique for agricultural production, like agro-climatic analy- sis for zoning, presentation of climatic and agronomic data, and forecasting for agriculture is an important step to address the abovementioned objectives.
The PCARRD joined efforts with PAGASA, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and Central Luzon State University (CLSU) in cosponsoring the forum-workshop to enable meteorologists, agriculturists, and other sectors to be more aware of the importance of climate and weather to agriculture. This workshop aimed at discussing agroclimatic forecasting and developing a framework for the R & D program for agrometeorology.
This volume is a documentary of the Forum Workshop on Strengthening Meteorological Services for Agriculture con- ducted on 1-3 September 1986 at CLSU, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. It is a comprehensive account of various applications of agro- meteorological information to agriculture and contains the Re- search and Development Program on Agrometeorology for the next 5 years. Hopefully, this volume can be a valuable reference in the identification of technological and research needs relevant to the development of meteorology for agriculture."
- AMADO R. MAGLINAO
Director
Farm Resources and Systems
Research Division