DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR WEATHER-BASED FARMING

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Keywords

  • Climate Risk
  • Crop Modeling
  • Decision Support System
  • Irrigation Scheduling
  • Pest Forecasting
  • Precision Agriculture
  • Weather Forecasting

Magazine: April-June 2026

Page: 55 - 65

Volume: 6

Issue: 2

Issue Date: 10 July 2026

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Abstract

Agriculture is highly vulnerable to weather variability, including droughts, floods, temperature extremes, and pest outbreaks. Weather-based Decision Support Systems (DSS) integrate meteorological data, weather forecasts, crop models, and expert knowledge to provide timely recommendations for irrigation, sowing, harvesting, nutrient management, and pest control. Advances in artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, remote sensing, and machine learning have enhanced DSS accuracy and predictive capabilities. This review examines their principles, applications, and role in improving climate resilience, resource-use efficiency, risk management, and agricultural productivity under changing climatic conditions..