Workshop on Climatic Analysis and Mapping for Agriculture14-17 June 2005 – Bologna, Italy

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World Meteorological Organization (WMO)Cost Action of the European Science Foundation

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)National Research Council of Italy – Institute of Biometeorology (IBIMET)

OTHER SELECTED MEETINGS

CAgM Expert Team on Weather, Climate and Farmers (Geneva, Switzerland, 15-18 November 2004)

SELECTED PROCEEDINGS PUBLISHED (PDF)

Proceedings of the Regional Technical Meetings on CLIPS & Agrometeorological Applications for the Andean Countries (Spanish only)

(AGM No. 6/WCAC No.2, WMO/TD No.1234)Proceedings of an Expert Group Meeting for Regional Association I – Africa

(AGM No. 7/WCAC No. 1, WMO/TD No. 1223)

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  WORKSHOP ON CLIMATIC ANALYSIS AND

MAPPING FOR AGRICULTURE

(Bologna, Italy, 14-17 June 2005)

INTRODUCTORY NOTE PROGRAMME

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PRESENTATIONS FROM WORKSHOP ON CLIMATIC ANALYSIS AND MAPPING FOR AGRICULTURE(Bologna, Italy, 14-17 June 2005)

 

Opening Remarks by F. Rossi, IBIMET, CNR, Italy

Why we need a new climate classification for agriculture by R. Gommes, M. Bernardi, F. Nachtergaele, FAO, J. Grieser, Germany

GIS assessment of climate warming impact on wine growing regions distribution in Sloveniaby Kajfez-Bogataj L., Susnik A., Kurnik B, Slovenia.

Combining multispectral and thermal infrared airborne remote sensing and airborne flux measurement for atmosphere-biosphere interaction studiesby B. Gioli, Italy

Comparison of spatial interpolation techniques for agroclimatic zoning of Sardinia (Italyby A . Cossu, M. Fiori, S. Canu, Italy

Use of high resolution satellite images for agricultural land.use assessment in Romaniaby G. Stancalie, A. Marica, S. Catana, C. Flueraru, Romania

Utilisation of GIS technology for operational agrometeorological applications by R. Motha, USA

Current approaches to assess land use and surface-atmosphere interactions by J. Kroes, The Netherlands

Agroclimatic application of a simple methodology based on surface radiation measurements by T. Georgiadis, M. Nardino, F. Rossi, Italy

Identification of cotton phenological features based on the vegetation condition index (VCI). by C. Domenikiotis, E. Tsiros, M.Spiliotopulu, N.R. Dalezios, Greece.

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PRESENTATIONS FROM WORKSHOP ON CLIMATIC ANALYSIS AND MAPPING FOR AGRICULTURE(Bologna, Italy, 14-17 June 2005)

Estimation of the Net Ecosystem Exchange in agro-forestry ecosystems by assimilation of satellite-derived information in a process modelby R.Colombo,M. Meroni,M. Migliavacca, L.Busetto, C. Panigada , Italy

GIS and space-assisted irrigation management: a pre operational pilot application in Portugal by A. Perdigao, Portugal

Measuring soil hydrological properties in different climatic by M. Bittelli, Italy

Application of remote sensing for monitoring the environment and socioeconomic activities by F. Kogan, USA

Minimum temperature mapping in complex terrain for fruit frost warning by Yun J. I, Republic of Korea

Frost mapping with NOAA- AVHRR data by G. Antolini, V. Marletto, Italy

Simulation of micrometeorological fields during a frost event in the Po Plane by M. Nardino, G. Antolini, F. Rossi, T.Georgiadis, G. Leoncini, Italy, R.Pielke USA.

A yield gap indicator for rice cold damages: application to the MARS data base by R. Confalonieri, F. Micale, G. Genovese, Italy

Grassland yield and drought impact modelling using GIS in Austria by J. Eitzinger, Austria

Clouds and precipitations ; what do we know in order to forecast extremes? by V. Levizzani, Italy

Extreme agrometeorological events early warning and monitoring with use of satellite by P. Struzik, Poland

Extending Crop Growth Monitoring Systems (CGMS) for mapping drought stress at regional scaleby B.Tychon, F de Longueville, D. Buffet, R.Oger, Belgium Return to

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PRESENTATIONS FROM WORKSHOP ON CLIMATIC ANALYSIS AND MAPPING FOR AGRICULTURE(Bologna, Italy, 14-17 June 2005)

Multi source meteorological information and mapping for desert locust monitoring in the Sahel region by L. Genesio, A. Di Vecchia, G. Maracchi, Italy

Agrometeorological analysis for zoning viticultural aptitude at different scales by O. Failla, L. Mariani, Italy

The multivariate and multi-regressive techniques in the spatial representative of agro-meteorological data for the Piedmont areas by F. Spanna, A. Rainero, Italy

Climatic adversities in Veneto region and crop yield losses by M. Borin, A. Chiaudani, A. Bonamano, Italy

Baseline agro-climatic classification of Tuscany for climate scenarios applicationsby A.Crisci, G. Barcaioli, R. Magno, Italy

Model based evaluation of agro-environmental measures in the federal state of Brandenburg/Germany concerning nitrogen pollution of ground and surface waterby K.C. Kersebaum, B. Matzdorf, J. Kiesel, A. Piorr & J. Steidl, Germany

Agroclimatic characterization and zoning methods for operational applications. by J. Walcott, G.Laughlin, J.Sims, Australia

Zoning and mapping as agrometeological services in developing countries: preconditions and requirements by C.J. Stigter, Netherlands-Nawal K.N. Al-Amin, Sudan

Climatic variability and climate risk in agriculture in the Mediterranean area by P. Duce, Italy

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PRESENTATIONS FROM WORKSHOP ON CLIMATIC ANALYSIS AND MAPPING FOR AGRICULTURE(Bologna, Italy, 14-17 June 2005)

Application of GIS-based procedures for soil moisture mapping and crop vegetation status monitoring in Romaniaby A. Marica, G. Stancalie, A. Daniel,A. Nertan, C. Flueraru, Romania

Climate indicators for assessing sensitive area to drought and desertification in Sardinia by A. Motroni , S. Canu, Italy

Climate analysis for the assessment of vulnerability to desertification in Mediterranean environmentby R. Magno, A. Crisci , L. Genesio, Italy

Role of climate on grape characteristics of Moscato Bianco in Piedmont (Italy) by F. Spanna, S. Orlandini, Italy

Analysis of agroclimatic spatial and temporal variability at farm scale by S. Orlandini, A. Dalla Marta, M. Mancini, Italy

The future of the data collection in the frame of large international co-operation: Is there a place for agrometeorology in the GMES, INSPIRE or GEO, GEOSS?by Z. Dunkel, Hungary

Climatic Mapping in Ecuador by M. Carvajal

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  CAgM EXPERT MEETING ON WEATHER, CLIMATE, AND

FARMERS

(Geneva, Switzerland, 15-18 November 2004)

INTRODUCTORY NOTE PROGRAMME

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PRESENTATIONS FROM COMMISSION ON AGRICULTURAL METEOROLOGY (CAgM) EXPERT MEETING ON WEATHER, CLIMATE, AND FARMERS

(Geneva, Switzerland, 15-18 November 2004)

 

Weather, Climate and Farmers: an overview - R. Stone, Australia

Communication of Agroclimatic Information: a global perspective - M.V.K. Sivakumar, WMO

Weather and climate monitoring for food risk management - G. Maracchi, Italy

Use of climate and weather data at the farm level - W. Janssen, Deutscher Wetterdienst, Germany

Monitoring of crop growth and development conditions in Romania using integrated weather and satellite derived dataG. Stancalie, National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, Romania

Activities of the German Weather Service in the field of agroclimatology - H. Friesland, Deutscher Wetterdienst, Germany

Free accessible interactive irrigation advisory system on the Internet based on real time meteorological measurements S. Szalai, Hungarian Met. Service, Hungary

Automatic procedures of agroclimatic data spatial interpolation for the application of simulation models S. Orlandini, University of Florence, Italy

Model based estimation of nitrogen fertilization recommendations using agrometeorological data - C. Kersebaum, Germany

Application of climate and weather information, data and forecast systems for agriculture Ms A. Habib, Meteorological Department, Bangladesh

Combining earth observation data into a crop meteorological damage alert system - L. Toulios, NAGREF, Greece

Spring frost risk evaluation in orchards: forecasts and protection methods - F. Rossi, Instituto de Biometeorologia, Italy

Frost risk mapping using satellite data - N. Dalezios, Greece

Agrometeorological support of fruit production: application in SW Slovenia A. Susnik, Environmental Agency of the Republic of Slovenia, Slovenia

Calculating leaf wetness duration in an apple orchard - T. H. Sivertsen, Norwegian Crop Research Institute, Norway

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PRESENTATIONS FROM COMMISSION ON AGRICULTURAL METEOROLOGY (CAgM) EXPERT MEETING ON WEATHER, CLIMATE, AND FARMERS

(Geneva, Switzerland, 15-18 November 2004)

 

New Meteorological Satellites - selected applications for agrometeorology P. Struzik, Institute of Meteorology and Water Management, Poland

Possibilities of using satellite information in agrometeorology; advantages and limitations Z. Dunkel, Hungarian Met. Service, Hungary

Using seasonal climate forecasts and the CROPWAT model for irrigation planning and management A. Marica, National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, Romania

Organization of agrometeorological forecasts and observations in Bulgaria V. Kazandjiev, National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, Bulgaria

USDA's Weather and Climate Information System for Operational Applications in Agriculture R. Stefanski & R. Motha United States Department of Agriculture, USA

Applications of FAO agrometeorological software in response farming context - R. Gommes, FAO, Italy

Agrometeorological simulation using PERO Model for Grape Vine Downy Mildew in Greece - N. Dalezios, Greece

Enhancing communication with farmers - P. Hayman, Waite Research Precinct, Australia

World Agrometeorological Information Service (WAMIS) - R. Stefanski and M.V.K. Sivakumar, WMO

Agricultural advisory services as intermediates for online agromet applications for farmersI. Thysen, Department of Agroecology, Denmark

lmproving applications of forecasts, advisories and agrometeorological products A. Harou, Environment Canada, Canada

Requirements of a decision support system for crop and pest management in perennial horticultural cropsP. Braun, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Denmark

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PRESENTATIONS FROM COMMISSION ON AGRICULTURAL METEOROLOGY (CAgM) EXPERT MEETING ON WEATHER, CLIMATE, AND FARMERS

(Geneva, Switzerland, 15-18 November 2004)

 

Effective use of agrometeorological systems and informationJ. Zullo, INMET, Brazil

Application of climate forecasts and products for agricultureD. Maiga, Direction Nationale de la Meteorologie, Mali

Agricultural impact studies in areas of complex orographyF. Sau, EPS-USC, Spain

Short and medium term weather forecasts for the agriculture based on the postprocessing of the ECMWF-EPS ouputsA. Maestre, Intituto Nacional de Meteorologia, Spain

Climate Change: it is not too late if farmers act now L. K. Bogataj, University of Slovenia, Slovenia

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SELECTED WMO BROCHURESClick on Brochure Image or text to View

WMO No. 976 – Natural Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Programme

WMO No. 933 – Weather, Climate, and Food Security – English

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World AgroMeteological Information Information

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OMM 933 – Tiempo, clima y seguridad

alimentaria – versión español

OMM 933 – Le temps, le climat et la sécurité alimentaire – version

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