The Radio and Internet Project (RANET) implemented in Nakasongola district by World Vision and the Department of Meteorology enhanced collection and dissemination of early warning and climate information at the local level through radio and internet. Using a computer connected to the internet, the project provided timely information on climate and other development information for the people in the district. Through established channels of communication, the project then disseminated climate information to local farming communities in a timely manner. Local communities in 17 parishes of the district benefited from this effort. The information enabled the local population to prepare for potential droughts and to take the climate forecast into account when making decsions.  More farmers in Nakasongola started preparing their land for cropping in advance banking on predictions received through RANET, whereas in the past, almost all farmers waited for rains before starting land preparation. This change improved productivity of crops and livestock.