Agrometeorology from science to extension: Assessment of needs and provision of services

Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment

Volumn 126, Issue 3-4, 2008, Pages 153-157

  Stigter, C J ^a,b  

^a Agromet Vision   (Netherlands)

^b Agromet Vision   (Indonesia)

Author keywords

Agrometeorological services; China; Developing countries; Extension; Farmers' livelihoods; Field Schools

Indexed keywords

AGRICULTURAL WORKER; AGROMETEOROLOGY; DEVELOPING WORLD; EDUCATION; SERVICE PROVISION;

ASIA; CHINA; EURASIA; FAR EAST;

EID: 42049117552     PISSN: 01678809     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.agee.2008.01.025     Document Type: Review

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