Description
Pogoda.by is the national weather information service operated by Belhydromet (Belarusian Hydrometeorological Service). It provides weather forecasts, agrometeorological data, and climate information essential for agricultural planning and operations.
Technology
- Desktop/web-based application
- Mobile app
The service operates as a web-based and mobile application, delivering weather data from the national meteorological observation network. It includes forecasts, historical data, and specialized agricultural weather information.
Target
- Large size farms
- Medium size farms
- Smallholder farmers
- Public sector
The service serves farmers, agricultural enterprises, and the general public. It is particularly important for planning field operations, irrigation, and crop protection activities.
Business model
- Fully free
The service is provided fully free as a state weather information service funded through the national budget.
Impact
Access to reliable weather information supports better agricultural decision-making, reducing losses from adverse weather and enabling optimal timing of field operations.
