Cropping advisories of rainfed rice and corn using seasonal climate forecasts
2019
Dalagan, J.I. | Lansigan, F.P. | Sta. Cruz, P.C. | Hernandez, J.E. | Fajardo, A.T.
The onset of rain is one of the determinants in scheduling the planting of rice and corn. Hence, typical planting for wet season and dry season starts in June and October, respectively. Philippines is among the countries that are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change due to its geographic characteristics and its ability to recover after a calamity. Furthermore, literatures on the country's rainfall distribution and projected climate assert that its weather has become more erratic. A systematic approach in determining the best planting window for rainfed rice and corn using seasonal climate forecasts is being employed in issuing cropping advisories to farmers in selected sites. The approach makes use of knowledge on the crop's required amount of water before sowing for it to have a reasonable yield. Expected dates of flowering and maturity can also be drawn from the identified planting dates. Given this information, interventions on cropping management can be prepared ahead of time.
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