Jasmine farmers in Hengzhou, China, a major production center in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, are benefiting from accurate weather forecasts following several days of heavy rain. Concerns over flower quality and market prices prompted the implementation of weather-based services to support the jasmine industry. These services are helping to make jasmine farming more sustainable in the region. The jasmine harvesting season begins in late May, spanning across large fields in Hengzhou. The proactive approach to weather forecasting is credited with saving the jasmine crop and livelihoods of local farmers. This initiative demonstrates a growing trend of utilizing meteorological data to protect agricultural production in China. The success in Hengzhou could serve as a model for other agricultural regions facing climate-related challenges.
