Monthly Agromet bulletin

The EMI's Monthly Agromet Bulletin provides an essential service to the agricultural sector by offering detailed climatic analyses and forecasts on a monthly basis. These bulletins encompass a wide range of weather-related information crucial for agricultural planning, including detailed analyses of monthly rainfall patterns(amounts and anomaly) and moisture status across Ethiopia's diverse agro-ecological zones.

The bulletin assess the implications of these climatic factors on soil moisture content, crop growth stages, pest and disease risks, and water availability for irrigation and livestock. Additionally, the bulletins provide vegetation condition indices (NDVI) and forecast the potential impacts of anticipated weather conditions on agricultural productivity in the following month.

Furthermore, it offers guidance on water management, crop selection, and timing for planting and harvesting, the bulletins aim to help farmers, agronomists, policymakers, and stakeholders make informed decisions to enhance crop yields, manage risks, and ensure food security. This tool is invaluable for adapting to climate variability and optimizing agricultural practices in response to Ethiopia's complex and changing weather patterns.

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Agromet Bulletin October 2024

In the coming month of November, over south-western, south and south-eastern parts of the country are likely to receive better amount of rainfall that can favours to satisfy the water needs of Bega crops which …

Oct. 1, 2024 - Nov. 30, 2024
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Agromet Bulletin August 2024

In the coming month of September 2024, the meteorological forecast information indicates that the seasonal rainfall activity is expected to continue over much of Meher and Kiremt rainfall benefiting area of the country. In line …

Aug. 1, 2024 - Aug. 31, 2024
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Agromet Bulletin July 2024

Normally, in the month of August, the moisture conditions range from moist to hyper-humid in most of the meher growing areas compared to other kiremt months. In addition, the pastoral areas of the Northeast have …

July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
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Agromet Bulletin June 2024

Normally, July is the time when most of the areas that benefit from kiremt rains get enough soil moisture for early sowing crops and for late sowing mid-season crops, forage grass and drinking water supply. …

June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
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Agromet Bulletin April 2024

In the coming month of May 2024, the meteorological forecast information indicates that the seasonal rainfall activity is expected to continue most parts of the country. In line with this, in most parts of Belg …

April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
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Agromet Bulletin March 2024

In the normal situation, in the month of April rain producing systems are expected to be strength over Belg rain using and growing areas of the country. Hence, the situation is very important for moisture …

March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024
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