The chatbot provides operational farming advice based on the weather forecast. It gives farmers and other users an accurate outlook for the coming days, weeks and months to make climate-smart decisions on a farm level. It supports decision making in a wide range of operational activities such as planting, fertilizing, pest & disease control, and weeding. It is tailored to individual needs, considering factors like current weather conditions, crop type, growth phase, and local farming practices. Users can request information in various languages and specify their location for the most precise forecast and advice.
Empowering farmers with information services
Some guidance required
Farmers and Agriculture extension officers
Chatbot in Telegram app
Why use this tool?
- One-stop shop for several Digital Climate Advisory Service
- Can serve multiple locations
- Information-rich dissemination tool
- 24/7 accessible
- Two-way communication
Get started
Follow the step-by-step instructions for downloading and using the Uliza-WI chatbot.
‘’I am excited by the high resolution, it suits well the kind of production our farmers do, plots are not very big and with the increased variability of rainfall levels from climate change, the tool will enable farmers to get prediction for different plots and plan accordingly. It’s a good and relevant product” – Morleen, Agricultural Extension Officer, Zimbabwe
Where has it worked already?
Uliza/WI Chatbot in Zimbabwe
Testing in Ghana and Zimbabwe
Livestock module in Zimbabwe
Developed by
The Uliza-WI chatbot was developed by Lorenzo Occelli from Weather Impact. The material was last updated in June 2025.
For any questions, feel free to contact dr. Mónica Estébanez Camarena at monica.ecamarena@weatherimpact.com
