Scientists to vet weather data, help farmers cut losses

National Test House scientists will also evaluate crop loss data for compensation to be paid

- Dhirendra Kumar & Puja Das

Government scientists are being asked to vet weather assessment data to help farmers receive more accurate weather alerts for sowing and harvesting, cutting potential losses, according to two officials.

With changes in weather patterns causing widespread crop losses and low yields, the agriculture ministry is roping in the government's National Test House to do the vetting.

Current alerts received from the weatherman are "fragmented and inaccurate", one of the officials said.