Dekadal Agromet Bulletin

Agromet Bulletins are essential weather and climate advisories designed for the agricultural sector and are produced on dekadal (10-Day) basis. They equip farmers, policymakers, and agribusinesses with vital information to enhance farming decisions.

Key benefits include:

Crop Planning & Management: Aids in selecting optimal sowing and harvesting times, crop varieties, and irrigation schedules.

Pest & Disease Control: Warns of conditions favourable for pests and diseases, recommending timely pesticide use.

Weather Risk Mitigation: Alerts farmers to extreme weather events, enabling preventive actions to reduce crop damage.

Efficient Resource Use: Optimizes water and fertilizer usage based on weather forecasts.
Increased Yield & Profitability: Aligns farming activities with weather patterns, maximizing productivity and lowering costs.

Government & Policy Support: Assists in planning for disaster relief and guiding agricultural policies.

Extension Services & Education: Serves as a resource for agricultural extension workers and educates farmers on weather-smart practices.

In summary, Agromet Bulletins connect meteorology and agriculture, enabling informed, science-based decisions that enhance productivity and support sustainable practices.

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Dekadal Agromet Bulletin 11 - 20 April 2025

A cloud band that entered the country from the west resulted in cloudy conditions and scattered thunderstorm activity across the country though some areas did not receive rainfall. Notable cumulative amounts recorded were 183mm (Chibero), …

April 11, 2025 - April 20, 2025
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Dekadal Agromet Bulletin 21 - 28 February 2025

Mostly cloudy conditions with scattered thunderstorms were experienced for the week under review. Highest cumulative amounts were recorded in the northern regions of the country. This was due to the presence of moisture in the …

Feb. 21, 2025 - Feb. 28, 2025
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Dekadal Agromet Bulletin 11 - 20 February 2025

Mostly cloudy conditions were dominating from the 11th to the 20th of February 2024. A cloud band entered the country from the East and it resulted in widespread thunderstorms across the county. The southern parts …

Feb. 11, 2025 - Feb. 20, 2025
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Dekadal Agromet Bulletin 11 - 20 November 2024

The country experienced widespread rainfall activity with significant amounts in the eastern parts of the country. Highest cumulative amounts received during the dekad where at Chipinge with 150 millimeters, followed by Chisumbanje (95 millimetres) and …

Nov. 11, 2024 - Nov. 20, 2024
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Dekadal Agromet Bulletin 01 - 10 March 2024

The highlight of the dekad was characterized by a cloud band that entered the country from the north. This was partly due to a low-pressure (vacuum) system in the Mozambique Channel (this later evolved into …

March 1, 2024 - March 10, 2024
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