ToRs for Agricultural UIP
The User Interface Platform for the Agriculture Sector
Terms of Reference
Aim
To provide reliable climate services to enhance productivity of Agricultural enterprises.
Institutions
ACMAD, PAFO, AGRHYME, PROPAC, CILSN, FAO, ICPAC, CAP_CP, SADC CSC, WFP, FEWSNET, IART, PLANOPAC, UABIRA
Risks
▪ Floods
▪ Drought
▪ High and low temperature
▪ Spells
▪ Disruptions of start and end of season
▪ Strong winds
▪ Thunderstorms
▪ Hailstorms
Climate services:
▪ Onsets of rainfall
▪ Cessation of rainfall
▪ Dry spell forecast before planting season
▪ Early warnings for thunderstorms and preferably impact-based forecasts in simplified and proper language
Activities
▪ Analysis of agriculture commodities value chain, share climate information, advice
▪ Climate risk assessment along the value chain for each commodity
▪ Prepare advice for farmers and herders and fisherman
▪ Estimation of production and advice on warehouse preparation for conservation
▪ Estimation of demand and supply in commodity markets
▪ Management of commodity conservation and market prices
▪ Update, tailor and share climate information among stakeholders