About AGROMet Unit

Learn more about the unit and the team behind it.

About Us

The Agrometeorology (Agromet) Unit of the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike has served as a cornerstone of agricultural meteorology since 1921, when it began as the British West African Meteorological Services with a single rain gauge. Over the decades, it evolved into a full observatory station in 1929, became formally integrated under NRCRI in 1923, and achieved global recognition in 1989 when the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) designated it as a synoptic station (No. 5031).
Today, the Agromet Unit is dedicated to delivering accurate, reliable, and research-based weather and climate information that supports farmers, researchers, policymakers, and development partners. With over a century of archived data, the Unit plays a pivotal role in climate-smart agricultural research, digital innovation, and farmer-focused advisory services.
By combining field observations, advanced modelling tools, and modern technologies, the Unit provides timely insights that strengthen agricultural productivity, build resilience to climate change, and promote sustainable food systems in Nigeria and beyond.

Our Vision

To be a center of excellence in agricultural meteorology, advancing climate-smart innovations that enhance food security, improve livelihoods, and build resilience to climate change in Nigeria and beyond.

Our Mission

To provide reliable and accessible weather and climate information tailored for farmers, researchers, and policymakers.
To strengthen national and regional capacity in agrometeorological services through training, partnerships, and technology-driven solutions.
To promote climate-smart agriculture and support root and tuber crop farmers in adapting to changing environmental conditions.
To foster collaboration with national and international institutions in advancing agrometeorological research and applications.