Factors of seasonal forecast utility in Mogwadi (Dendron)
| Technological . | Cognitive . | Institutional . |
|---|---|---|
| Production | Low importance given to (seasonal) climate information – use short-term weather forecasts | Dissemination low due to capacity issues |
| Resolution and accuracy low [credibility] | Interpretation/understanding of forecasts low [salience] | Tenuous relationships between governing bodies, forecast producers, and end-users (farmers) [legitimacy and credibility] |
| (Ground)water specifics lacking, other information low detail | Low awareness of LDA website | |
| Distribution | Adherence to traditional management strategies | |
| Access limited to internet (not mobile/radio) | Low understanding of context/environment | |
| Dissemination inconsistency (rarely published) | Prior experience with forecasts reduce trust [legitimacy] | |
| Dissemination timing (rarely in time for planting season) | Trust in forecast producers and governing bodies [legitimacy] | |
| Presentation | Indigenous environmental experiences (e.g., drought) | |
| Language(s) used (English, not local) | ||
| Poor terminology and explanation of terms |
| Technological . | Cognitive . | Institutional . |
|---|---|---|
| Production | Low importance given to (seasonal) climate information – use short-term weather forecasts | Dissemination low due to capacity issues |
| Resolution and accuracy low [credibility] | Interpretation/understanding of forecasts low [salience] | Tenuous relationships between governing bodies, forecast producers, and end-users (farmers) [legitimacy and credibility] |
| (Ground)water specifics lacking, other information low detail | Low awareness of LDA website | |
| Distribution | Adherence to traditional management strategies | |
| Access limited to internet (not mobile/radio) | Low understanding of context/environment | |
| Dissemination inconsistency (rarely published) | Prior experience with forecasts reduce trust [legitimacy] | |
| Dissemination timing (rarely in time for planting season) | Trust in forecast producers and governing bodies [legitimacy] | |
| Presentation | Indigenous environmental experiences (e.g., drought) | |
| Language(s) used (English, not local) | ||
| Poor terminology and explanation of terms |