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This study ascertained the awareness of extension professionals on agro-meteorological information in three agroclimatological
zones of Ondo State, Nigeria. Simple random sampling technique was used in selecting 112
respondents among the extension staff in the State.Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chisquare.
The mean age of the respondents was 43 years while majority of the respondents were male76.8%, married
90.2% and Christians were89.3%.The average household sizes were 4 persons while53.6% of the extension
professionals possessed first degree. Majority of the respondents had an average working experience of 12 years.
The extension agents (EAs) constituted the largest group of the extension professionals 57.2%. About 84% of the
extension professionals utilize information on seasonal rainfall prediction;other agro-meteorological information
utilized includes information on daily weather forecast 96.4%and occurrence of pest and diseases72.2%. Working
experience had significant association with utilization of all the agro-metrological information. This study showed
that extension professionals should ensure timely delivery of agro-meteorological information to farmers so that
farmers can use these agro-meteorological information to plan for their next planting season.
Key words: Agriculture, Agro-meteorology, Agro-meteorological Services.