Crop Modelling and Yield forcast

Based on crop weather studies, crop yield forecast models are prepared for estimating yield much before actual harvest of the crops. By use of empirical-statistical models using correlation and regression technique crops yield are forecast on an operational basis for the country. Meteorological parameters at various crop growth stages along with technological trends are used in the models. Based on these models, monthly interim forecast is prepared for the crops and is supplied to the Planning Commission, Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operation, Department of Science and Technology.