Climate and Weather Service Prototypes for Sustainable Agriculture in Estonian Regions

Climate and Weather Service Prototypes for Sustainable Agriculture in Estonian Regions - KIPPER Agricultural activities have always been significantly impacted by meteorological conditions, and Estonian farmers have always had to account for weather-related risks and constraints. Estonia's climate is also characterized by high temporal and spatial variability. While the environment is currently measured through numerous methods, these data are largely impractical for agricultural utilization. The primary objective of the KIPPER project is to synthesize long-term and current agro-meteorological data from diverse sources and develop capacity for practical agrometeorological services via data analysis and targeted visualization. During the project, an agrometeorological database will be compiled and disseminated, comprising long-term and recent growing season meteorological and agricultural data, including crop damage data from field stations, the national monitoring system, weather data reanalysis, remote sensing, stakeholder cooperation (farmers), and other pertinent sources. The study will develop the following agrometeorological service/service prototype outputs based on this database: Contemporary agroclimatic statistics and regionalization presented as maps and tables Location-specific statistical maps of weather-related damages over the past decade A mapping application prototype for the latest growing season's weather impacts on selected crops A mapping application prototype for regionally determining field operation timeframes based on weather conditions Updated plant protection reference values and derived policy recommendations for flexible implementation Stakeholder needs regarding the above outputs will be identified and evaluated through cooperation. The project and its outcomes will be presented at events and in publications.