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Training Course: Producing Food Security Information Products that Result in Action

EC/FAO Food Security “Information for Action” Programme.UNIT 7 – Reporting Agrometeorological bulletins - Draft prepared by SDRN/FAO

Year of publication 2006

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 3p.

Author FAO;

Product type Document

Synopsis (short abstract) Here are some notes about what makes a “good” agrometeorological bulletin. If you have some contrasting views, or if you would like to add/comment, please do so! Examples of good and useful contents are particularly welcome!

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