Smart forecasting: Using weather technology for on-farm success
From Farmer's Inside Track by Food For Mzansi
June 8, 2026 · 9 min · Episode 563
About this episode
The episode discusses how farmers can leverage weather technology to enhance climate resilience and improve decision-making on farms.
In this episode, we speak to Absalom “AB” Mfumadi of the South African Weather Service (SAWS) about how farmers can use weather technology to strengthen climate resilience and improve on-farm decision-making. From real-time storm tracking and 10-day forecasts to livestock heat-stress monitoring and digital weather tools, Mfumadi unpacks how weather data can help producers plan operations, protect workers and livestock, and adapt to increasingly unpredictable climate conditions. We also explore accessible tools for smallholder farmers, advanced solutions for commercial operations, and the important role of blending modern forecasting with indigenous weather knowledge.
People in this episode
Guest: Absalom “AB” Mfumadi
Topics covered
- weather technology
- climate resilience
- on-farm decision-making
- smallholder farmers
- livestock monitoring
Keywords
- weather technology
- climate resilience
- farm decision-making
- storm tracking
- livestock heat-stress monitoring
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: South African Weather Service
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