Natural farming, rooted in ecological balance and minimal external inputs, deeply depends on understanding natural rhythms - especially weather patterns. This book, Weather Forecasting is designed as a foundational resource to equip learners, young farmers, and practitioners with essential knowledge of weather science and its practical applications in natural farming.
The book provides a simplified yet scientifically grounded introduction to weather systems, forecasting techniques, and agrometeorological tools. It emphasizes how farmers practicing natural or organic farming can benefit from timely weather forecasts to plan critical activities such as sowing, irrigation, mulching, plant protection, and harvesting. With changing climate conditions and increasing weather uncertainties, the book underscores the need for every natural farmer to become ‘weather literate’ - able to read forecasts, interpret signals from nature, and respond appropriately.
Chapters cover topics such as cloud types and rainfall prediction, wind and temperature patterns, monsoon behavior, local weather indicators, and traditional weather wisdom, along with an introduction to modern agrometeorological tools, techniques and farm-advisories. Written in a student-friendly style with illustrations, summary tables, and practical tips, this book bridges the gap between atmospheric science and ground-level sustainable farming. It is especially relevant for students of agricultural universities, natural farming training programs, rural institutions, and extension workers.
By integrating weather intelligence into natural farming, this book hopes to empower the next generation of climate-smart, ecologically mindful farmers who can work in harmony with nature — sustainably and profitably.
