Agrometeorology Reimagined: A Vision for the Next Generation is a forward looking and insightful exploration of the evolving discipline of agrometeorology in the context of 21st century challenges and opportunities.

The book seeks to redefine the scope, purpose, and practice of agrometeorology, emphasizing its critical role in addressing food security, climate variability, sustainable agriculture, and resilient farming systems. \n \nBlending scientific rigor with visionary thinking, the book outlines a transformative agenda that integrates advanced technologies such as AI, remote sensing, big data analytics, and citizen science into agrometeorological research and practice. It argues that the future of agrometeorology lies not just in weather forecasting but in creating farmer-centric, data-driven, and responsive support systems that empower agricultural communities to make informed decisions.

The authors—renowned experts in the field of agrometeorology emphasize the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and the co-production of knowledge between scientists, policymakers, and farmers. They advocate for a paradigm shift from conventional approaches to more dynamic, inclusive, and adaptive models of agrometeorological services.

This book is intended for students, researchers, development practitioners, and policymakers who are engaged in agriculture, climate science, and rural development. It serves as both a roadmap and a call to action for reinventing agrometeorology to meet the complex demands of a changing world. Agrometeorology Reimagined is not just a reflection on what the discipline has been, but a compelling vision of what it must become.

BV Ramana Rao taught Agricultural Meteorology in the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore during the years 1966 to 1979 and later joined the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and superannuated from service during April, 2000. He served as Head, Division of Climatology, Wind Power and Solar Energy Utilization at ICAR-Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur (Rajasthan); founder Project Coordinator, All India Coordinated Research Project on Agrometeorology at ICAR Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad (Telangana) during December 1984 to March 1994. His major contributions in the field of Agrometeorology include Agroclimatic Characterization, Delineation of Efficient Cropping Zones, Crop Weather Modeling, Classification and Management of Agricultural Droughts, Operational Agrometeorology, etc. He published about 150 research papers in peer reviewed journals with 50 of his papers appearing in high impact International Journals. He authored 5 books and monographs and a number of scientific and technical bulletins. He served as Editor in Chief, Journal of Agrometeorology during the years 2009 to 2023.

He is the recipient of British Council Fellowship during the year 1986 -87 for advanced training at University of Reading, United Kingdom. He was conferred as Honorary Fellow, Association of Agrometeorologists during the year 2011 for his valuable contribution to the growth and development of Agricultural Meteorology in India. 

Surender Singh has about thirty five years of experience with PhD in the field of Agrometeorology. Worked in Agrometeorology encompassing teaching, research, extension and administration at various capacities viz., Principal Scientist, Professor & Head, Senior Scientist, Assistant Scientist, Advisor (Recruitments) and Associate Director (Students’ Counseling and Placement) at CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, India. Recipient of Two Gold Medals for Best Research Work during PhD Program and for Best PhD Dissertation (2001-02) awarded by then President of India Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. Offered UK Universities Vice Chancellors’ Scholarship for Higher Studies twice (1991 & 1993) under Commonwealth Fellowship Program. Post Doctoral Fellow at Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy; IAC – Instituto Agronômico, Campinas, Brazil and BOKU (Met) - Institute of Meteorology and Climatology, Vienna, Austria. 

He is life member of Association of Agrometeorologists, Indian Meteorological Society, Indian Society of Remote Sensing, International Society for Agrometeorology, Society for Sustainable Agric& Resource Management, Environment Science Published for Everybody Round the Earth (ESPERE), European Drought Centre, South Asian Forum on Agriculture Meteorology (SAFOAM) and The Geographical Society of India. Organized quite a few trainings/symposia in Agrometeorology and associated domains at National level. Published more than 250 research papers, popular articles, manuals/teaching aids and research bulletins/book chapters etc. Performed responsibilities as Managing Editor - Journal of Agrometeorology, Research Collaborator, Monsoon Asia Agro-Environmental Research Consortium (MARCO), Japan, Member, Expert Team - CAgM-WMO, Geneva, Switzerland (2018-20). Core Committee Member on Agriculture – Drought at WMO, Geneva, Switzerland (2021-24 & 2024-27). External Expert for evaluation of research projects submitted at COST-Association, European Union, Brussels, Belgium. Many students (UG, PG and PhD) were trained under him and placed across the country and well settled in various positions in the field of Agrometeorology. He is widely travelled researcher/expert across the globe on many academic pursuits. He has been conferred upon Fellow of Association of Agrometeorologists (FAAM) for the year 2024 in recognition of his exemplary achievements and enduring impact on agrometeorological science. 

V Uma Maheswara Rao has forty years of experience with PhD in the broader field of Agrometeorology. Worked in Agrometeorology encompassing teaching, research, extension and administration at various capacities viz., Project Coordinator, Principal Scientist, Professor & Head, Agrometeorologist, and Assistant Scientist at CCS Haryana Agricultural University and Indian Council of Agriculture Research in India. 

He is life member of Indian Meteorological Society, The Arid Zone Research Association of India, Indian Society of Remote Sensing, Association of Agrometeorologists, International Society for Agrometeorology, and The Indian Society of Dryland Agriculture. Organized several trainings/workshops in Agrometeorology at the International and National level. Published 344 Research papers, popular articles, manuals/teaching aids and research bulletins/book chapters. Member of the CCI-ET-IIC, WMO, Geneva (2014-2017). Member of XI Plan High Powered Review Committee of Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India (2012). The prestigious Chaudhary Devi Lal Award, ICAR’s Best AICRP on Agrometeorology was received under his dynamic leadership as Project Coordinator in 2014. Many students (UG, PG and PhD) were trained under him spread across the country and settled in various positions in the field of Agrometeorology. He visited numerous countries in official capacity. 

Chapter 1.Introduction
Chapter 2.Innovation is Key to Success
Chapter 3.Skills for the Next Generation in Agricultural Meteorology –  Forging a Technological Imperative for a Sustainable Future
Chapter 4.Curriculum Design and Confidence Building
Chapter 5.Curriculum, Course Work, Content and Counseling
Chapter 6.Practical Training for Professional Seeding
Chapter 7.Faculty: No More Difficulty
Chapter 8.Catalyzing Innovation in Agricultural Meteorology through Focused Research and Strategic Management
Chapter 9.Precision Agrometeorological Advisory Services
Chapter 10.Next Generation Agrometeorology: Empowering Farmers with Precision