Anita Perera and Geethika
Maddumage
As
a developing country that still depends heavily on agriculture for rural
livelihoods, Sri Lanka faces many challenges due to climatic changes. Without
reliable climate-related information, farmers are unable to make accurate farming
decisions. In the past, farmers were able to rely on
their traditional knowledge to make precise weather predictions. They were
well-versed on local weather patterns and the specific climatic requirements for
crops, thanks to long-term experience and knowledge passed through
generations.
