South Korea completes 'digital climate map' for farmers

Information can help farmers increase yield

PTI | May 5, 2010



South Korea has completed the development of a very detailed 'digital climate map' that aims to help farmers increase production and make correct decisions on planting, the government said today.

The Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said the map, developed in cooperation with Kyung Hee University in Seoul, divides the entire country into a grid with sections measuring 30 square meters each.

It said each grid section has its own average high and low daily temperature data, rainfall and "accumulated radiation," which is the amount of sunshine received by plants.

The information gathered by checking weather information collected in the periods from 1971-2000 and 1981-2010 is some of the most detailed in the world.

America has a similar climate map that divides the country into 800 square meter sections, while sections on China's grid are 4km long by 4km wide.

"Such fine detail was achieved by making extensive use of information technology and advances in satellite imaging," an official said.

She said the information posted at the National Centre for Agro Meteorology homepage (www.ncam.kr) can help farmers make informed decisions on what kind of vegetables, grains and fruits to plant or replace.

Timely and proper selection of crops is vital for a better harvest and higher profits for farmers.
 

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