793 103 Meghalaya Agro Advisory Bulletin - Kiran

Agro Advisory Bulletin – North Garo Hills (Period 29

^th

April – 3

^rd

May, 2015)

Weather summery of the past four days (24

^th

to 27

^th

April, 2015)

Weather forecast valid up to 3

^rd

May, 2015

Sky was generally cloudy to cloudy with light to moderate rainfall of 43.3mm. Maximum temperatures ranged between 23.1-25.8°C and minimum ranged between 12.8-13.7°C. Mean relative humidity was 82-94% in morning and 67-85% in evening. Wind speed ranged between 5-8 kmph.

There is possibility of light to moderate rain in the next five days. Sky may be mainly clear to generally cloudy with a maximum and minimum temperature of 30-33°C & 20-22°C respectively. The expected relative humidity will be 86-95%

(maximum) & 36-56% (minimum). Wind direction will be 29-149Degree at a speed of 3-5kmph during the next five days.

Weekly cumulative rainfall :60.0mm

Agro meteorological Advisories for coming 5 days

Main Crop/

Animal /Fisheries

Stage Pest/Diseases Agricultural Advisories

Jhum Rice Land preparation

to Sowing

 As the moisture level in soil has increased due to continuous rain, therefore farmers are advised to continue sowing of Jhum rice var. like Bhalum 1, 2, 3;

IRAT 109, IR 50, etc. Before sowing seeds should be treated with Bavistin 50 WP@ 2g/l or Mancozeb 2.5 g/l with water for 24hrs to protect from fungal attack. Apply small quantity of urea @ 30kg/ha at the time of sowing.

Maize Emergence to

Knee high stage

 Prepare channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

Potato Tuber initiation

(For high altitude Region)

 Spray chlorpyriphos 20 EC @ 1ml/litre for control of cut worms in potato.

 Cover the soil with locally available biomass like straw, grasses, etc for in situ moisture conservation.

Okra Sowing to

emergence

 Make channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

Brinjal Transplanting to plant establishment stage

 Continue transplanting of 30-35 days old brinjal seedlings at a spacing of 60 x 60 cm (varieties) & 90 x 60 cm (hybrids). Apply 108 kg urea, 312 kg SSP & 50 kg MOP per ha at the time of transplanting.

Tomato Transplanting to plant establishment stage

 Continue transplanting of tomato seedlings of age 20-25 days old in small flat beds at a spacing of 6045 cm.

Apply 86 kg/ha urea, 375 kg SSP & 83 kg MOP as basal dose either just before transplanting or 5-10 days after transplanting.

Bottle Gourd Sowing to

emergence

 Make channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

 Continue sowing of bottle gourd varieties like Pusa Summer, Prolific Long, Prolific Round, Pusa Meghdoot, Pusa Hybrid 2, etc in pit of size 60cm x 60cm x 60cm.

Ash Gourd Sowing to

emergence

 Prepare channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

 Continue sowing of Ash gourd.

RC (AE)/30/2011/ Bulletin/April’2015/08 Dated: 28/04/2015

Suggestion: Contact nearby State Agril. Staff or KVK staff for necessary help and suggestion.

Ginger/turmeric Land preparation to planting

 Start planting of HYV’s of ginger/turmeric like Turmeric: Lakadong, RCT-1; Ginger: Nadia, Poona, Riodegenerio, etc.

 Select high loamy land for cultivation. Farmers are advised to make raised bed of size 1m width, 15cm height and of convenient length and channels for draining excess rain water.

 Seed rate- Turmeric: 2000-2500kg/ha.

Ginger: 1400-1600 Kg/ha

 Before sowing treat the seed rhizomes with Indofil M - 45 or Captaf @ 0.3% & plant at a spacing of 25cm x 25- 30cm and turmeric at 25cm X 40-45cm.

Water Harvesting  Take measures to conserve rain water by used of

mulching materials, digging of ponds, Jalkund, etc.

Animal Sciences

Poultry All stages  As there was rain in the previous days and also there is chance of continuation in the next days, therefore farmers are advised to keep the poultry house dry and avoid dampness. Present weather is congenial for development of diseases like Coccidiosis, so as a preventive measure gives Amprolium @ 25-65 mg/kg feed once a day.

Piggery All stages  Pig shed/stay should keep dry and avoid dampness

during rainy days. Repair the roof of pig stay to protect from rain as medium to heavy rain is expected. Provide additional feed ingredients like broken rice, wheat bran, broken maize along with kitchen waste, mineral mixture (20g/day).

Cattle & Buffaloes All stage  Kept the animal indoor and avoid grazing in rain. Keep the animal shed dry & clean and avoid dampness.

Provide balanced feed and clean water.

 Due to prevailing weather condition there is chance of growth of molds (especially Aspergillus sps.) and produced alfatoxins, therefore farmers are advised to keep the animals feeds in a dry & clean place & avoid direct contact with soil/ground.

Agro Advisory Bulletin – Ri- Bhoi (Period 29

^th

April – 3

^rd

May, 2015)

Weather summery of the past four days (24

^th

to 27

^th

April, 2015)

Weather forecast valid up to 3

^rd

May, 2015

Sky was generally cloudy to cloudy with light to moderate rainfall of 43.3mm. Maximum temperatures ranged between 23.1-25.8°C and minimum ranged between 12.8-13.7°C. Mean relative humidity was 82-94% in morning and 67-85% in evening. Wind speed ranged between 5-8 kmph.

There is possibility of light to moderate rain in the next five days. Sky may be mainly clear to partly cloudy with a maximum and minimum temperature of 29-32°C &

17-20°C respectively. The expected relative humidity will be 84-95% (maximum) & 39-63% (minimum).

Wind direction will be 101-163Degree at a speed of 2-3 kmph during the next five days.

Weekly cumulative rainfall :59.0mm

Agro meteorological Advisories for coming 5 days

Main Crop/

Animal /Fisheries

Stage Pest/Diseases Agricultural Advisories

Boro Rice Milking stage  Drain out excess water from the field by maintaining a water level of 3-5 cm in the field.

Jhum Rice Land preparation

to Sowing

 As the moisture level in soil has increased due to continuous rain, therefore farmers are advised to continue sowing of Jhum rice var. like Bhalum 1, 2, 3; IRAT 109, IR 50, etc. Before sowing seeds should be treated with Bavistin 50 WP@ 2g/l or Mancozeb 2.5 g/l with water for 24hrs to protect from fungal attack. Apply small quantity of urea @ 30kg/ha at the time of sowing.

Maize Emergence to

Knee high stage

 Prepare channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

Okra Sowing to

emergence

 Make channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

Brinjal Transplanting to

plant establishment stage

 Continue transplanting of 30-35 days old brinjal seedlings at a spacing of 60 x 60 cm (varieties) & 90 x 60 cm (hybrids). Apply 108 kg urea, 312 kg SSP

& 50 kg MOP per ha at the time of transplanting.

Tomato Transplanting to

plant establishment stage

 Continue transplanting of tomato seedlings of age 20-25 days old in small flat beds at a spacing of 6045 cm. Apply 86 kg/ha urea, 375 kg SSP & 83 kg MOP as basal dose either just before transplanting or 5-10 days after transplanting.

Bottle Gourd Sowing to

emergence

 Make channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

 Continue sowing of bottle gourd varieties like Pusa Summer, Prolific Long, Prolific Round, Pusa Meghdoot, Pusa Hybrid 2, etc in pit of size 60cm x 60cm x 60cm.

Ash Gourd Sowing to

emergence

 Prepare channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

 Continue sowing of Ash gourd.

RC (AE)/30/2011/ Bulletin/April’2015/08 Dated: 28/04/2015

Suggestion: Contact nearby State Agril. Staff or KVK staff for necessary help and suggestion.

Ginger/turmeric Land preparation to sowing

 Start planting of HYV’s of ginger/turmeric like Turmeric: Lakadong, RCT-1; Ginger: Nadia, Poona, Riodegenerio, etc.

 Select high loamy land for cultivation. Farmers are advised to make raised bed of size 1m width, 15cm height and of convenient length and channels for draining excess rain water.

 Seed rate- Turmeric: 2000-2500kg/ha.

Ginger: 1400-1600 Kg/ha

 Before sowing treat the seed rhizomes with Indofil M -45 or Captaf @ 0.3% & plant at a spacing of 25cm x 25-30cm and turmeric at 25cm X 40-45cm.

Water Harvesting  Take measures to conserve rain water by used of

mulching materials, digging of ponds, Jalkund, etc.

Animal Sciences

Poultry All stages  As there was rain in the previous days and also there is chance of continuation in the next days, therefore farmers are advised to keep the poultry house dry and avoid dampness. Present weather is congenial for development of diseases like Coccidiosis, so as a preventive measure gives Amprolium @ 25-65 mg/kg feed once a day.

Piggery All stages  Pig shed/stay should keep dry and avoid dampness during rainy days. Repair the roof of pig stay to protect from rain as medium to heavy rain is expected. Provide additional feed ingredients like broken rice, wheat bran, broken maize along with kitchen waste, mineral mixture (20g/day).

Cattle & Buffaloes All stage  Kept the animal indoor and avoid grazing in rain.

Keep the animal shed dry & clean and avoid dampness. Provide balanced feed and clean water.

 Due to prevailing weather condition there is chance of growth of molds (especially Aspergillus sps.) and produced alfatoxins, therefore farmers are advised to keep the animals feeds in a dry & clean place &

avoid direct contact with soil/ground.

Agro Advisory Bulletin – South Garo Hills (Period 29

^th

April – 3

^rd

May, 2015)

Weather summery of the past four days (24

^th

to 27

^th

April, 2015)

Weather forecast valid up to 3

^rd

May, 2015

Sky was generally cloudy to cloudy with light to moderate rainfall of 43.3mm. Maximum temperatures ranged between 23.1-25.8°C and minimum ranged between 12.8-13.7°C. Mean relative humidity was 82-94% in morning and 67-85% in evening. Wind speed ranged between 5-8 kmph.

There is possibility of light to moderate rain in the next five days. Sky may be mainly cleat to partly cloudy with maximum and minimum temperature of 28-32°C & 20-23°C respectively. The expected relative humidity will be 90-95%

(maximum) & 38-68% (minimum). Wind direction will be 67- 102Degree at a speed of 6-8 kmph during the next five days.

Weekly cumulative rainfall :54.0mm

Agro meteorological Advisories for coming 5 days

Main Crop/

Animal /Fisheries

Stage Pest/Diseases Agricultural Advisories

Boro Rice Milking stage  Drain out excess water from the field by maintaining a water level of 3-5 cm in the field.

Jhum Rice Land preparation

to Sowing

 As the moisture level in soil has increased due to continuous rain, therefore farmers are advised to continue sowing of Jhum rice var. like Bhalum 1, 2, 3; IRAT 109, IR 50, etc. Before sowing seeds should be treated with Bavistin 50 WP@ 2g/l or Mancozeb 2.5 g/l with water for 24hrs to protect from fungal attack. Apply small quantity of urea @ 30kg/ha at the time of sowing.

Maize Emergence to

Knee high stage

 Prepare channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

Okra Sowing to

emergence

 Make channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

Brinjal Transplanting to

plant establishment stage

 Continue transplanting of 30-35 days old brinjal seedlings at a spacing of 60 x 60 cm (varieties) & 90 x 60 cm (hybrids). Apply 108 kg urea, 312 kg SSP & 50 kg MOP per ha at the time of transplanting.

Tomato Transplanting to

plant establishment stage

 Continue transplanting of tomato seedlings of age 20-25 days old in small flat beds at a spacing of 6045 cm.

Apply 86 kg/ha urea, 375 kg SSP & 83 kg MOP as basal dose either just before transplanting or 5-10 days after transplanting.

Bottle Gourd Sowing to

emergence

 Make channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

 Continue sowing of bottle gourd varieties like Pusa Summer, Prolific Long, Prolific Round, Pusa Meghdoot, Pusa Hybrid 2, etc in pit of size 60cm x 60cm x 60cm.

Ash Gourd Sowing to

emergence

 Prepare channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

 Continue sowing of Ash gourd.

Ginger/turmeric Land preparation to sowing

 Start planting of HYV’s of ginger/turmeric like Turmeric:

Lakadong, RCT-1; Ginger: Nadia, Poona, Riodegenerio, etc.

RC (AE)/30/2011/ Bulletin/April’2015/08 Dated: 28/04/2015

Suggestion: Contact nearby State Agril. Staff or KVK staff for necessary help and suggestion.

 Select high loamy land for cultivation. Farmers are advised to make raised bed of size 1m width, 15cm height and of convenient length and channels for draining excess rain water.

 Seed rate- Turmeric: 2000-2500kg/ha.

Ginger: 1400-1600 Kg/ha

 Before sowing treat the seed rhizomes with Indofil M -45 or Captaf @ 0.3% & plant at a spacing of 25cm x 25- 30cm and turmeric at 25cm X 40-45cm.

Jute Emergence to plant

establishment stage

 Continue land preparation and sowing of casularies var.

like JRE-21, JRC-321, JRC 7447 & Olitorious var. like JRO 632, JRO-514, JRO-7835 either by broadcasting or in line maintaining a seed rate of 5-7 kg for Olitorius & 8-10 kg for Capsularis are required for 1 ha. Apply urea @ 27kg/ha; SSP 156 kg/ha; MOP 50 kg/ha basally at the time of sowing.

Water Harvesting  Take measures to conserve rain water by used of mulching

materials, digging of ponds, Jalkund, etc.

Animal Sciences

Poultry All stages  As there was rain in the previous days and also there is chance of continuation in the next days, therefore farmers are advised to keep the poultry house dry and avoid dampness. Present weather is congenial for development of diseases like Coccidiosis, so as a preventive measure gives Amprolium @ 25-65 mg/kg feed once a day.

Piggery All stages  Pig shed/stay should keep dry and avoid dampness during

rainy days. Repair the roof of pig stay to protect from rain as medium to heavy rain is expected. Provide additional feed ingredients like broken rice, wheat bran, broken maize along with kitchen waste, mineral mixture (20g/day).

Cattle & Buffaloes All stage  Kept the animal indoor and avoid grazing in rain. Keep the animal shed dry & clean and avoid dampness. Provide balanced feed and clean water.

 Due to prevailing weather condition there is chance of growth of molds (especially Aspergillus sps.) and produced alfatoxins, therefore farmers are advised to keep the animals feeds in a dry & clean place & avoid direct contact with soil/ground.

Agro Advisory Bulletin – South West Garo Hills (Period 29

^th

April – 3

^rd

May, 2015)

Weather summery of the past four days (24

^th

to 27

^th

April, 2015)

Weather forecast valid up to 3

^rd

May, 2015

Sky was generally cloudy to cloudy with light to moderate rainfall of 43.3mm. Maximum temperatures ranged between 23.1-25.8°C and minimum ranged between 12.8-13.7°C. Mean relative humidity was 82-94% in morning and 67-85% in evening. Wind speed ranged between 5-8 kmph.

There is possibility of light to moderate rain in the next five days. Sky may be mainly cleat to partly cloudy with a maximum and minimum temperature of 26-30°C & 18-20°C respectively. The expected relative humidity will be 83-91%

(maximum) & 40-50% (minimum). Wind direction will be 43-118Degree at a speed of 3-6 kmph during the next five days.

Weekly cumulative rainfall :49.0mm

Agro meteorological Advisories for coming 5 days

Main Crop/

Animal /Fisheries

Stage Pest/Diseases Agricultural Advisories

Boro Rice Grain filling  Due to no rain in the previous week, provide water in the rice plot otherwise grain may become chaffy.

Jhum Rice Land preparation

to Sowing

 As the moisture level in soil has increased due to continuous rain, therefore farmers are advised to continue sowing of Jhum rice var. like Bhalum 1, 2, 3;

IRAT 109, IR 50, etc. Before sowing seeds should be treated with Bavistin 50 WP@ 2g/l or Mancozeb 2.5 g/l with water for 24hrs to protect from fungal attack. Apply small quantity of urea @ 30kg/ha at the time of sowing.

Maize Emergence to

Knee high stage

 Prepare channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

Okra Sowing to

emergence

 Make channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

Brinjal Transplanting to plant establishment stage

 Continue transplanting of 30-35 days old brinjal seedlings at a spacing of 60 x 60 cm (varieties) & 90 x 60 cm (hybrids). Apply 108 kg urea, 312 kg SSP & 50 kg MOP per ha at the time of transplanting.

Tomato Transplanting to plant establishment stage

 Continue transplanting of tomato seedlings of age 20-25 days old in small flat beds at a spacing of 6045 cm.

Apply 86 kg/ha urea, 375 kg SSP & 83 kg MOP as basal dose either just before transplanting or 5-10 days after transplanting.

Bottle Gourd Sowing to

emergence

 Make channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

 Continue sowing of bottle gourd varieties like Pusa Summer, Prolific Long, Prolific Round, Pusa Meghdoot, Pusa Hybrid 2, etc in pit of size 60cm x 60cm x 60cm.

Jute Emergence to plant

establishment stage

 Continue sowing of capsularies var. like JRE-21, JRC- 321, JRC 7447 & Olitorious var. like JRO 632, JRO- 514, JRO-7835 either by broadcasting or in line maintaining a seed rate of 5-7 kg for Olitorius & 8-10 kg for Capsularis are required for 1 ha. Apply urea @ 27kg/ha; SSP 156 kg/ha; MOP 50 kg/ha basally at the time of sowing.

RC (AE)/30/2011/ Bulletin/April’2015/08 Dated: 28/04/2015

Suggestion: Contact nearby State Agril. Staff or KVK staff for necessary help and suggestion.

Ginger/turmeric Land preparation to planting

 Start planting of HYV’s of ginger/turmeric like Turmeric: Lakadong, RCT-1; Ginger: Nadia, Poona, Riodegenerio, etc.

 Select high loamy land for cultivation. Farmers are advised to make raised bed of size 1m width, 15cm height and of convenient length and channels for draining excess rain water.

 Seed rate- Turmeric: 2000-2500kg/ha.

Ginger: 1400-1600 Kg/ha

 Before sowing treat the seed rhizomes with Indofil M - 45 or Captaf @ 0.3% & plant at a spacing of 25cm x 25- 30cm and turmeric at 25cm X 40-45cm.

Water Harvesting  Take measures to conserve rain water by used of

mulching materials, digging of ponds, Jalkund, etc.

Animal Sciences

Poultry All stages  As there was rain in the previous days and also there is chance of continuation in the next days, therefore farmers are advised to keep the poultry house dry and avoid dampness. Present weather is congenial for development of diseases like Coccidiosis, so as a preventive measure gives Amprolium @ 25-65 mg/kg feed once a day.

Piggery All stages  Pig shed/stay should keep dry and avoid dampness

during rainy days. Repair the roof of pig stay to protect from rain as medium to heavy rain is expected. Provide additional feed ingredients like broken rice, wheat bran, broken maize along with kitchen waste, mineral mixture (20g/day).

Cattle & Buffaloes All stage  Kept the animal indoor and avoid grazing in rain. Keep the animal shed dry & clean and avoid dampness.

Provide balanced feed and clean water.

 Due to prevailing weather condition there is chance of growth of molds (especially Aspergillus sps.) and produced alfatoxins, therefore farmers are advised to keep the animals feeds in a dry & clean place & avoid direct contact with soil/ground.

Agro Advisory Bulle8tin – South West Khasi Hills (Period 29

^th

April – 3

^rd

May, 2015)

Weather summery of the past four days (24

^th

to 27

^th

April, 2015)

Weather forecast valid up to 3

^rd

May, 2015

Sky was generally cloudy to cloudy with light to moderate rainfall of 43.3mm. Maximum temperatures ranged between 23.1-25.8°C and minimum ranged between 12.8-13.7°C. Mean relative humidity was 82-94% in morning and 67-85% in evening. Wind speed ranged between 5-8 kmph.

There is possibility of light to moderate rain in the next five days. Sky may be mainly cleat to partly cloudy with a maximum and minimum temperature of 24°C & 14-15°C respectively. The expected relative humidity will be 89-94%

(maximum) & 38-62% (minimum). Wind direction will be 65- 104Degree at a speed of 4-6 kmph during the next five days.

Weekly cumulative rainfall :68.0mm

Agro meteorological Advisories for coming 5 days

Main Crop/

Animal /Fisheries

Stage Pest/Diseases Agricultural Advisories

Boro Rice Grain filling  Due to no rain in the previous week, provide water in the rice plot otherwise grain may become chaffy.

Jhum Rice Land preparation

to Sowing

 As the moisture level in soil has increased due to continuous rain, therefore farmers are advised to continue sowing of Jhum rice var. like Bhalum 1, 2, 3; IRAT 109, IR 50, etc. Before sowing seeds should be treated with Bavistin 50 WP@ 2g/l or Mancozeb 2.5 g/l with water for 24hrs to protect from fungal attack. Apply small quantity of urea @ 30kg/ha at the time of sowing.

Maize Emergence to

Knee high stage

 Prepare channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

Potato Tuber initiation

(For high altitude Region)

 Spray chlorpyriphos 20 EC @ 1ml/litre for control of cut worms in potato.

 Cover the soil with locally available biomass like straw, grasses, etc for in situ moisture conservation.

Okra Sowing to

emergence

 Make channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

Brinjal Transplanting to

plant establishment stage

 Continue transplanting of 30-35 days old brinjal seedlings at a spacing of 60 x 60 cm (varieties) & 90 x 60 cm (hybrids). Apply 108 kg urea, 312 kg SSP & 50 kg MOP per ha at the time of transplanting.

Tomato Transplanting to

plant establishment stage

 Continue transplanting of tomato seedlings of age 20-25 days old in small flat beds at a spacing of 6045 cm.

Apply 86 kg/ha urea, 375 kg SSP & 83 kg MOP as basal dose either just before transplanting or 5-10 days after transplanting.

Bottle Gourd Sowing to

emergence

 Make channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

 Continue sowing of bottle gourd varieties like Pusa Summer, Prolific Long, Prolific Round, Pusa Meghdoot, Pusa Hybrid 2, etc in pit of size 60cm x 60cm x 60cm.

Ash Gourd Sowing to

emergence

 Prepare channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

RC (AE)/30/2011/ Bulletin/April’2015/08 Dated: 28/04/2015

Suggestion: Contact nearby State Agril. Staff or KVK staff for necessary help and suggestion.

 Continue sowing of Ash gourd.

Ginger/turmeric Land preparation to sowing

 Start planting of HYV’s of ginger/turmeric like Turmeric:

Lakadong, RCT-1; Ginger: Nadia, Poona, Riodegenerio, etc.

 Select high loamy land for cultivation. Farmers are advised to make raised bed of size 1m width, 15cm height and of convenient length and channels for draining excess rain water.

 Seed rate- Turmeric: 2000-2500kg/ha.

Ginger: 1400-1600 Kg/ha

 Before sowing treat the seed rhizomes with Indofil M -45 or Captaf @ 0.3% & plant at a spacing of 25cm x 25- 30cm and turmeric at 25cm X 40-45cm.

Water Harvesting  Take measures to conserve rain water by used of mulching

materials, digging of ponds, Jalkund, etc.

Animal Sciences

Poultry All stages  As there was rain in the previous days and also there is chance of continuation in the next days, therefore farmers are advised to keep the poultry house dry and avoid dampness. Present weather is congenial for development of diseases like Coccidiosis, so as a preventive measure gives Amprolium @ 25-65 mg/kg feed once a day.

Piggery All stages  Pig shed/stay should keep dry and avoid dampness during

rainy days. Repair the roof of pig stay to protect from rain as medium to heavy rain is expected. Provide additional feed ingredients like broken rice, wheat bran, broken maize along with kitchen waste, mineral mixture (20g/day).

Cattle & Buffaloes All stage  Kept the animal indoor and avoid grazing in rain. Keep the animal shed dry & clean and avoid dampness. Provide balanced feed and clean water.

 Due to prevailing weather condition there is chance of growth of molds (especially Aspergillus sps.) and produced alfatoxins, therefore farmers are advised to keep the animals feeds in a dry & clean place & avoid direct contact with soil/ground.

Agro Advisory Bulletin – West Garo Hills (Period 29

^th

April – 3

^rd

May, 2015)

Weather summery of the past four days (24

^th

to 27

^th

April, 2015)

Weather forecast valid up to 3

^rd

May, 2015

Sky was generally cloudy to cloudy with light to moderate rainfall of 43.3mm. Maximum temperatures ranged between 23.1-25.8°C and minimum ranged between 12.8-13.7°C. Mean relative humidity was 82-94% in morning and 67-85% in evening. Wind speed ranged between 5-8 kmph.

There is possibility of light to moderate rain in the next five days. Sky may be mainly clear to partly cloudy with a maximum and minimum temperature of 29-33°C & 20-23°C respectively. The expected relative humidity will be 89-95%

(maximum) & 36-59% (minimum). Wind direction will be 56-109Degree at a speed of 6-8 kmph during the next five days.

Weekly cumulative rainfall :58.0mm

Agro meteorological Advisories for coming 5 days

Main Crop/

Animal /Fisheries

Stage Pest/Diseases Agricultural Advisories

Boro Rice Grain filling  Due to no rain in the previous week, provide water in the rice plot otherwise grain may become chaffy.

Jhum Rice Land preparation

to Sowing

 As the moisture level in soil has increased due to continuous rain, therefore farmers are advised to continue sowing of Jhum rice var. like Bhalum 1, 2, 3;

IRAT 109, IR 50, etc. Before sowing seeds should be treated with Bavistin 50 WP@ 2g/l or Mancozeb 2.5 g/l with water for 24hrs to protect from fungal attack. Apply small quantity of urea @ 30kg/ha at the time of sowing.

Maize Emergence to

Knee high stage

 Prepare channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

Okra Sowing to

emergence

 Make channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

Brinjal Transplanting to plant establishment stage

 Continue transplanting of 30-35 days old brinjal seedlings at a spacing of 60 x 60 cm (varieties) & 90 x 60 cm (hybrids). Apply 108 kg urea, 312 kg SSP & 50 kg MOP per ha at the time of transplanting.

Tomato Transplanting to plant establishment stage

 Continue transplanting of tomato seedlings of age 20-25 days old in small flat beds at a spacing of 6045 cm.

Apply 86 kg/ha urea, 375 kg SSP & 83 kg MOP as basal dose either just before transplanting or 5-10 days after transplanting.

Bottle Gourd Sowing to

emergence

 Make channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

 Continue sowing of bottle gourd varieties like Pusa Summer, Prolific Long, Prolific Round, Pusa Meghdoot, Pusa Hybrid 2, etc in pit of size 60cm x 60cm x 60cm.

Jute Emergence to plant

establishment stage

 Continue sowing of capsularies var. like JRE-21, JRC- 321, JRC 7447 & Olitorious var. like JRO 632, JRO- 514, JRO-7835 either by broadcasting or in line maintaining a seed rate of 5-7 kg for Olitorius & 8-10 kg for Capsularis are required for 1 ha. Apply urea @ 27kg/ha; SSP 156 kg/ha; MOP 50 kg/ha basally at the time of sowing.

RC (AE)/30/2011/ Bulletin/April’2015/08 Dated: 28/04/2015

Suggestion: Contact nearby State Agril. Staff or KVK staff for necessary help and suggestion.

Ginger/turmeric Land preparation to planting

 Start planting of HYV’s of ginger/turmeric like Turmeric: Lakadong, RCT-1; Ginger: Nadia, Poona, Riodegenerio, etc.

 Select high loamy land for cultivation. Farmers are advised to make raised bed of size 1m width, 15cm height and of convenient length and channels for draining excess rain water.

 Seed rate- Turmeric: 2000-2500kg/ha.

Ginger: 1400-1600 Kg/ha

 Before sowing treat the seed rhizomes with Indofil M - 45 or Captaf @ 0.3% & plant at a spacing of 25cm x 25- 30cm and turmeric at 25cm X 40-45cm.

Water Harvesting  Take measures to conserve rain water by used of

mulching materials, digging of ponds, Jalkund, etc.

Animal Sciences

Poultry All stages  As there was rain in the previous days and also there is chance of continuation in the next days, therefore farmers are advised to keep the poultry house dry and avoid dampness. Present weather is congenial for development of diseases like Coccidiosis, so as a preventive measure gives Amprolium @ 25-65 mg/kg feed once a day.

Piggery All stages  Pig shed/stay should keep dry and avoid dampness

during rainy days. Repair the roof of pig stay to protect from rain as medium to heavy rain is expected. Provide additional feed ingredients like broken rice, wheat bran, broken maize along with kitchen waste, mineral mixture (20g/day).

Cattle & Buffaloes All stage  Kept the animal indoor and avoid grazing in rain. Keep the animal shed dry & clean and avoid dampness.

Provide balanced feed and clean water.

 Due to prevailing weather condition there is chance of growth of molds (especially Aspergillus sps.) and produced alfatoxins, therefore farmers are advised to keep the animals feeds in a dry & clean place & avoid direct contact with soil/ground.

Agro Advisory Bulle8tin – West Khasi Hills (Period 29

^th

April – 3

^rd

May, 2015)

Weather summery of the past four days (24

^th

to 27

^th

April, 2015)

Weather forecast valid up to 3

^rd

May, 2015

Sky was generally cloudy to cloudy with light to moderate rainfall of 43.3mm. Maximum temperatures ranged between 23.1-25.8°C and minimum ranged between 12.8-13.7°C. Mean relative humidity was 82-94% in morning and 67-85% in evening. Wind speed ranged between 5-8 kmph.

There is possibility of light to moderate rain in the next five days. Sky may be mainly clear to partly cloudy with a maximum and minimum temperature of 24°C & 14-15°C respectively. The expected relative humidity will be 88-92%

(maximum) & 38-66% (minimum). Wind direction will be 59- 143Degree at a speed of 3-5 kmph during the next five days.

Weekly cumulative rainfall :90.0mm

Agro meteorological Advisories for coming 5 days

Main Crop/

Animal /Fisheries

Stage Pest/Diseases Agricultural Advisories

Boro Rice Grain filling  Due to no rain in the previous week, provide water in the rice plot otherwise grain may become chaffy.

Jhum Rice Land preparation

to Sowing

 As the moisture level in soil has increased due to continuous rain, therefore farmers are advised to continue sowing of Jhum rice var. like Bhalum 1, 2, 3; IRAT 109, IR 50, etc. Before sowing seeds should be treated with Bavistin 50 WP@ 2g/l or Mancozeb 2.5 g/l with water for 24hrs to protect from fungal attack. Apply small quantity of urea @ 30kg/ha at the time of sowing.

Maize Emergence to

Knee high stage

 Prepare channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

Potato Tuber initiation

(For high altitude Region)

 Spray chlorpyriphos 20 EC @ 1ml/litre for control of cut worms in potato.

 Cover the soil with locally available biomass like straw, grasses, etc for in situ moisture conservation.

Okra Sowing to

emergence

 Make channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

Brinjal Transplanting to

plant establishment stage

 Continue transplanting of 30-35 days old brinjal seedlings at a spacing of 60 x 60 cm (varieties) & 90 x 60 cm (hybrids). Apply 108 kg urea, 312 kg SSP & 50 kg MOP per ha at the time of transplanting.

Tomato Transplanting to

plant establishment stage

 Continue transplanting of tomato seedlings of age 20-25 days old in small flat beds at a spacing of 6045 cm.

Apply 86 kg/ha urea, 375 kg SSP & 83 kg MOP as basal dose either just before transplanting or 5-10 days after transplanting.

Bottle Gourd Sowing to

emergence

 Make channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

 Continue sowing of bottle gourd varieties like Pusa Summer, Prolific Long, Prolific Round, Pusa Meghdoot, Pusa Hybrid 2, etc in pit of size 60cm x 60cm x 60cm.

Ash Gourd Sowing to

emergence

 Prepare channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

RC (AE)/30/2011/ Bulletin/April’2015/08 Dated: 28/04/2015

Suggestion: Contact nearby State Agril. Staff or KVK staff for necessary help and suggestion.

 Continue sowing of Ash gourd.

Ginger/turmeric Land preparation to sowing

 Start planting of HYV’s of ginger/turmeric like Turmeric:

Lakadong, RCT-1; Ginger: Nadia, Poona, Riodegenerio, etc.

 Select high loamy land for cultivation. Farmers are advised to make raised bed of size 1m width, 15cm height and of convenient length and channels for draining excess rain water.

 Seed rate- Turmeric: 2000-2500kg/ha.

Ginger: 1400-1600 Kg/ha

 Before sowing treat the seed rhizomes with Indofil M -45 or Captaf @ 0.3% & plant at a spacing of 25cm x 25- 30cm and turmeric at 25cm X 40-45cm.

Water Harvesting  Take measures to conserve rain water by used of mulching

materials, digging of ponds, Jalkund, etc.

Animal Sciences

Poultry All stages  As there was rain in the previous days and also there is chance of continuation in the next days, therefore farmers are advised to keep the poultry house dry and avoid dampness. Present weather is congenial for development of diseases like Coccidiosis, so as a preventive measure gives Amprolium @ 25-65 mg/kg feed once a day.

Piggery All stages  Pig shed/stay should keep dry and avoid dampness during

rainy days. Repair the roof of pig stay to protect from rain as medium to heavy rain is expected. Provide additional feed ingredients like broken rice, wheat bran, broken maize along with kitchen waste, mineral mixture (20g/day).

Cattle & Buffaloes All stage  Kept the animal indoor and avoid grazing in rain. Keep the animal shed dry & clean and avoid dampness. Provide balanced feed and clean water.

 Due to prevailing weather condition there is chance of growth of molds (especially Aspergillus sps.) and produced alfatoxins, therefore farmers are advised to keep the animals feeds in a dry & clean place & avoid direct contact with soil/ground.

Agro Advisory Bulletin – East Garo Hills (Period 29

^th

April – 3

^rd

May, 2015)

Weather summery of the past four days (24

^th

to 27

^th

April, 2015)

Weather forecast valid up to 3

^rd

May, 2015

Sky was generally cloudy to cloudy with light to moderate rainfall of 43.3mm. Maximum temperatures ranged between 23.1-25.8°C and minimum ranged between 12.8-13.7°C. Mean relative humidity was 82-94% in morning and 67-85% in evening. Wind speed ranged between 5-8 kmph.

There is possibility of light to moderate rain in the next five days. Sky may be partly cloudy with a maximum and minimum temperature of 29-33°C & 20-22°C respectively.

The expected relative humidity will be 88-95% (maximum)

& 37-62% (minimum). Wind direction will be 48-120Degree at a speed of 4-6kmph during the next five days.

Weekly cumulative rainfall :62.0mm

Agro meteorological Advisories for coming 5 days

Main Crop/

Animal /Fisheries

Stage Pest/Diseases Agricultural Advisories

Jhum Rice Land preparation

to Sowing

 As the moisture level in soil has increased due to continuous rain, therefore farmers are advised to continue sowing of Jhum rice var. like Bhalum 1, 2, 3;

IRAT 109, IR 50, etc. Before sowing seeds should be treated with Bavistin 50 WP@ 2g/l or Mancozeb 2.5 g/l with water for 24hrs to protect from fungal attack. Apply small quantity of urea @ 30kg/ha at the time of sowing.

Maize Emergence to

Knee high stage

 Prepare channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

Potato Tuber initiation

(For high altitude Region)

 Spray chlorpyriphos 20 EC @ 1ml/litre for control of cut worms in potato.

 Cover the soil with locally available biomass like straw, grasses, etc for in situ moisture conservation.

Okra Sowing to

emergence

 Make channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

Brinjal Transplanting to plant establishment stage

 Continue transplanting of 30-35 days old brinjal seedlings at a spacing of 60 x 60 cm (varieties) & 90 x 60 cm (hybrids). Apply 108 kg urea, 312 kg SSP & 50 kg MOP per ha at the time of transplanting.

Tomato Transplanting to plant establishment stage

 Continue transplanting of tomato seedlings of age 20-25 days old in small flat beds at a spacing of 6045 cm.

Apply 86 kg/ha urea, 375 kg SSP & 83 kg MOP as basal dose either just before transplanting or 5-10 days after transplanting.

Bottle Gourd Sowing to

emergence

 Make channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

 Continue sowing of bottle gourd varieties like Pusa Summer, Prolific Long, Prolific Round, Pusa Meghdoot, Pusa Hybrid 2, etc in pit of size 60cm x 60cm x 60cm.

Ash Gourd Sowing to

emergence

 Prepare channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

 Continue sowing of Ash gourd.

Ginger/turmeric Land preparation to  Start planting of HYV’s of ginger/turmeric like

RC (AE)/30/2011/ Bulletin/April’2015/08 Dated: 28/04/2015

Suggestion: Contact nearby State Agril. Staff or KVK staff for necessary help and suggestion.

planting Turmeric: Lakadong, RCT-1; Ginger: Nadia, Poona, Riodegenerio, etc.

 Select high loamy land for cultivation. Farmers are advised to make raised bed of size 1m width, 15cm height and of convenient length and channels for draining excess rain water.

 Seed rate- Turmeric: 2000-2500kg/ha.

Ginger: 1400-1600 Kg/ha

 Before sowing treat the seed rhizomes with Indofil M - 45 or Captaf @ 0.3% & plant at a spacing of 25cm x 25- 30cm and turmeric at 25cm X 40-45cm.

Water Harvesting  Take measures to conserve rain water by used of

mulching materials, digging of ponds, Jalkund, etc.

Animal Sciences

Poultry All stages  As there was rain in the previous days and also there is chance of continuation in the next days, therefore farmers are advised to keep the poultry house dry and avoid dampness. Present weather is congenial for development of diseases like Coccidiosis, so as a preventive measure gives Amprolium @ 25-65 mg/kg feed once a day.

Piggery All stages  Pig shed/stay should keep dry and avoid dampness

during rainy days. Repair the roof of pig stay to protect from rain as medium to heavy rain is expected. Provide additional feed ingredients like broken rice, wheat bran, broken maize along with kitchen waste, mineral mixture (20g/day).

Cattle & Buffaloes All stage  Kept the animal indoor and avoid grazing in rain. Keep the animal shed dry & clean and avoid dampness.

Provide balanced feed and clean water.

 Due to prevailing weather condition there is chance of growth of molds (especially Aspergillus sps.) and produced alfatoxins, therefore farmers are advised to keep the animals feeds in a dry & clean place & avoid direct contact with soil/ground.

Agro Advisory Bulletin – East Jaintia Hills (Period 29

^th

April – 3

^rd

May, 2015)

Weather summery of the past four days (24

^th

to 27

^th

April, 2015)

Weather forecast valid up to 3

^rd

May, 2015

Sky was generally cloudy to cloudy with light to moderate rainfall of 43.3mm. Maximum temperatures ranged between 23.1-25.8°C and minimum ranged between 12.8-13.7°C. Mean relative humidity was 82-94% in morning and 67-85% in evening. Wind speed ranged between 5-8 kmph.

There is possibility of moderate rain in the next five days. Sky may mainly clear to generally cloudy with a maximum and minimum temperature of 27°C & 14-15°C respectively. The expected relative humidity will be 85-95% (maximum) & 39- 69% (minimum). Wind direction will be 58-119Degree at a speed of 2-3 kmph during the next five days.

Weekly cumulative rainfall :81.0mm

Agro meteorological Advisories for coming 5 days

Main Crop/

Animal /Fisheries

Stage Pest/Diseases Agricultural Advisories

Boro Rice Milking stage  Drain out excess water from the field by maintaining a water level of 3-5 cm in the field.

Jhum Rice Land preparation

to Sowing

 As the moisture level in soil has increased due to continuous rain, therefore farmers are advised to continue sowing of Jhum rice var. like Bhalum 1, 2, 3; IRAT 109, IR 50, etc. Before sowing seeds should be treated with Bavistin 50 WP@ 2g/l or Mancozeb 2.5 g/l with water for 24hrs to protect from fungal attack. Apply small quantity of urea @ 30kg/ha at the time of sowing.

Maize Emergence to

Knee high stage

 Prepare channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

Okra Sowing to

emergence

 Make channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

Brinjal Transplanting to plant establishment stage

 Continue transplanting of 30-35 days old brinjal seedlings at a spacing of 60 x 60 cm (varieties) & 90 x 60 cm (hybrids). Apply 108 kg urea, 312 kg SSP & 50 kg MOP per ha at the time of transplanting.

Tomato Transplanting to plant establishment stage

 Continue transplanting of tomato seedlings of age 20-25 days old in small flat beds at a spacing of 6045 cm.

Apply 86 kg/ha urea, 375 kg SSP & 83 kg MOP as basal dose either just before transplanting or 5-10 days after transplanting.

Bottle Gourd Sowing to

emergence

 Make channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

 Continue sowing of bottle gourd varieties like Pusa Summer, Prolific Long, Prolific Round, Pusa Meghdoot, Pusa Hybrid 2, etc in pit of size 60cm x 60cm x 60cm.

Ash Gourd Sowing to

emergence

 Prepare channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

 Continue sowing of Ash gourd.

Ginger/turmeric Land preparation to sowing

 Start planting of HYV’s of ginger/turmeric like Turmeric:

Lakadong, RCT-1; Ginger: Nadia, Poona, Riodegenerio, etc.

 Select high loamy land for cultivation. Farmers are

RC (AE)/30/2011/ Bulletin/April’2015/08 Dated: 28/04/2015

Suggestion: Contact nearby State Agril. Staff or KVK staff for necessary help and suggestion.

advised to make raised bed of size 1m width, 15cm height and of convenient length and channels for draining excess rain water.

 Seed rate- Turmeric: 2000-2500kg/ha.

Ginger: 1400-1600 Kg/ha

 Before sowing treat the seed rhizomes with Indofil M -45 or Captaf @ 0.3% & plant at a spacing of 25cm x 25- 30cm and turmeric at 25cm X 40-45cm.

Water Harvesting  Take measures to conserve rain water by used of mulching

materials, digging of ponds, Jalkund, etc.

Animal Sciences

Poultry All stages  As there was rain in the previous days and also there is chance of continuation in the next days, therefore farmers are advised to keep the poultry house dry and avoid dampness. Present weather is congenial for development of diseases like Coccidiosis, so as a preventive measure gives Amprolium @ 25-65 mg/kg feed once a day.

Piggery All stages  Pig shed/stay should keep dry and avoid dampness during

rainy days. Repair the roof of pig stay to protect from rain as medium to heavy rain is expected. Provide additional feed ingredients like broken rice, wheat bran, broken maize along with kitchen waste, mineral mixture (20g/day).

Cattle & Buffaloes All stage  Kept the animal indoor and avoid grazing in rain. Keep the animal shed dry & clean and avoid dampness. Provide balanced feed and clean water.

 Due to prevailing weather condition there is chance of growth of molds (especially Aspergillus sps.) and produced alfatoxins, therefore farmers are advised to keep the animals feeds in a dry & clean place & avoid direct contact with soil/ground.

Agro Advisory Bulletin – East Khasi Hills (Period 29

^th

April – 3

^rd

May, 2015)

Weather summery of the past four days (24

^th

to 27

^th

April, 2015)

Weather forecast valid up to 3

^rd

May, 2015

Sky was generally cloudy to cloudy with light to moderate rainfall of 43.3mm. Maximum temperatures ranged between 23.1-25.8°C and minimum ranged between 12.8-13.7°C. Mean relative humidity was 82-94% in morning and 67-85% in evening. Wind speed ranged between 5-8 kmph.

There is possibility of light to moderate rain in the next five days. Sky may be mainly clear to generally cloudy with a maximum and minimum temperature of 22-23°C & 12-13°C respectively. The expected relative humidity will be 87-94%

(maximum) & 38-74% (minimum). Wind direction will be 72- 109Degree at a speed of 2-5 kmph during the next five days.

Weekly cumulative rainfall :101.0mm

Agro meteorological Advisories for coming 5 days

Main Crop/

Animal /Fisheries

Stage Pest/Diseases Agricultural Advisories

Jhum Rice Land preparation

to Sowing

 As the moisture level in soil has increased due to continuous rain, therefore farmers are advised to continue sowing of Jhum rice var. like Bhalum 1, 2, 3; IRAT 109, IR 50, etc. Before sowing seeds should be treated with Bavistin 50 WP@ 2g/l or Mancozeb 2.5 g/l with water for 24hrs to protect from fungal attack. Apply small quantity of urea @ 30kg/ha at the time of sowing.

Maize Emergence to

Knee high stage

 Prepare channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

Potato Tuber initiation

(For high altitude Region)

 Spray chlorpyriphos 20 EC @ 1ml/litre for control of cut worms in potato.

 Cover the soil with locally available biomass like straw, grasses, etc for in situ moisture conservation.

Okra Sowing to

emergence

 Make channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

Brinjal Transplanting to

plant establishment stage

 Continue transplanting of 30-35 days old brinjal seedlings at a spacing of 60 x 60 cm (varieties) & 90 x 60 cm (hybrids). Apply 108 kg urea, 312 kg SSP & 50 kg MOP per ha at the time of transplanting.

Tomato Transplanting to

plant establishment stage

 Continue transplanting of tomato seedlings of age 20-25 days old in small flat beds at a spacing of 6045 cm.

Apply 86 kg/ha urea, 375 kg SSP & 83 kg MOP as basal dose either just before transplanting or 5-10 days after transplanting.

Bottle Gourd Sowing to

emergence

 Make channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

 Continue sowing of bottle gourd varieties like Pusa Summer, Prolific Long, Prolific Round, Pusa Meghdoot, Pusa Hybrid 2, etc in pit of size 60cm x 60cm x 60cm.

Ash Gourd Sowing to

emergence

 Prepare channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

 Continue sowing of Ash gourd.

Ginger/turmeric Land preparation to sowing

 Start planting of HYV’s of ginger/turmeric like Turmeric:

Lakadong, RCT-1; Ginger: Nadia, Poona, Riodegenerio,

RC (AE)/30/2011/ Bulletin/April’2015/08 Dated: 28/04/2015

Suggestion: Contact nearby State Agril. Staff or KVK staff for necessary help and suggestion.

etc.

 Select high loamy land for cultivation. Farmers are advised to make raised bed of size 1m width, 15cm height and of convenient length and channels for draining excess rain water.

 Seed rate- Turmeric: 2000-2500kg/ha.

Ginger: 1400-1600 Kg/ha

 Before sowing treat the seed rhizomes with Indofil M -45 or Captaf @ 0.3% & plant at a spacing of 25cm x 25- 30cm and turmeric at 25cm X 40-45cm.

Water Harvesting  Take measures to conserve rain water by used of mulching

materials, digging of ponds, Jalkund, etc.

Animal Sciences

Poultry All stages  As there was rain in the previous days and also there is chance of continuation in the next days, therefore farmers are advised to keep the poultry house dry and avoid dampness. Present weather is congenial for development of diseases like Coccidiosis, so as a preventive measure gives Amprolium @ 25-65 mg/kg feed once a day.

Piggery All stages  Pig shed/stay should keep dry and avoid dampness during

rainy days. Repair the roof of pig stay to protect from rain as medium to heavy rain is expected. Provide additional feed ingredients like broken rice, wheat bran, broken maize along with kitchen waste, mineral mixture (20g/day).

Cattle & Buffaloes All stage  Kept the animal indoor and avoid grazing in rain. Keep the animal shed dry & clean and avoid dampness. Provide balanced feed and clean water.

 Due to prevailing weather condition there is chance of growth of molds (especially Aspergillus sps.) and produced alfatoxins, therefore farmers are advised to keep the animals feeds in a dry & clean place & avoid direct contact with soil/ground.

Agro Advisory Bulletin – West Jaintia Hills (Period 29

^th

April – 3

^rd

May, 2015)

Weather summery of the past four days (24

^th

to 27

^th

April, 2015)

Weather forecast valid up to 3

^rd

May, 2015

Sky was generally cloudy to cloudy with light to moderate rainfall of 43.3mm. Maximum temperatures ranged between 23.1-25.8°C and minimum ranged between 12.8-13.7°C. Mean relative humidity was 82-94% in morning and 67-85% in evening. Wind speed ranged between 5-8 kmph.

There is possibility of light to moderate rain in the next five days. Sky may mainly clear to generally cloudy with a maximum and minimum temperature of 27°C & 14-15°C respectively. The expected relative humidity will be 86-94%

(maximum) & 39-68% (minimum). Wind direction will be 84- 116Degree at a speed of 2-3 kmph during the next five days.

Weekly cumulative rainfall :90.0mm

Agro meteorological Advisories for coming 5 days

Main Crop/

Animal /Fisheries

Stage Pest/Diseases Agricultural Advisories

Boro Rice Milking stage  Drain out excess water from the field by maintaining a water level of 3-5 cm in the field.

Jhum Rice Land preparation

to Sowing

 As the moisture level in soil has increased due to continuous rain, therefore farmers are advised to continue sowing of Jhum rice var. like Bhalum 1, 2, 3; IRAT 109, IR 50, etc. Before sowing seeds should be treated with Bavistin 50 WP@ 2g/l or Mancozeb 2.5 g/l with water for 24hrs to protect from fungal attack. Apply small quantity of urea @ 30kg/ha at the time of sowing.

Maize Emergence to

Knee high stage

 Prepare channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

Okra Sowing to

emergence

 Make channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

Brinjal Transplanting to plant establishment stage

 Continue transplanting of 30-35 days old brinjal seedlings at a spacing of 60 x 60 cm (varieties) & 90 x 60 cm (hybrids). Apply 108 kg urea, 312 kg SSP & 50 kg MOP per ha at the time of transplanting.

Tomato Transplanting to plant establishment stage

 Continue transplanting of tomato seedlings of age 20-25 days old in small flat beds at a spacing of 6045 cm.

Apply 86 kg/ha urea, 375 kg SSP & 83 kg MOP as basal dose either just before transplanting or 5-10 days after transplanting.

Bottle Gourd Sowing to

emergence

 Make channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

 Continue sowing of bottle gourd varieties like Pusa Summer, Prolific Long, Prolific Round, Pusa Meghdoot, Pusa Hybrid 2, etc in pit of size 60cm x 60cm x 60cm.

Ash Gourd Sowing to

emergence

 Prepare channels for draining of excess water in the field as medium to heavy rain is expected.

 Continue sowing of Ash gourd.

Ginger/turmeric Land preparation to sowing

 Start planting of HYV’s of ginger/turmeric like Turmeric:

Lakadong, RCT-1; Ginger: Nadia, Poona, Riodegenerio, etc.

 Select high loamy land for cultivation. Farmers are

RC (AE)/30/2011/ Bulletin/April’2015/08 Dated: 28/04/2015

Suggestion: Contact nearby State Agril. Staff or KVK staff for necessary help and suggestion.

advised to make raised bed of size 1m width, 15cm height and of convenient length and channels for draining excess rain water.

 Seed rate- Turmeric: 2000-2500kg/ha.

Ginger: 1400-1600 Kg/ha

 Before sowing treat the seed rhizomes with Indofil M -45 or Captaf @ 0.3% & plant at a spacing of 25cm x 25- 30cm and turmeric at 25cm X 40-45cm.

Water Harvesting  Take measures to conserve rain water by used of mulching

materials, digging of ponds, Jalkund, etc.

Animal Sciences

Poultry All stages  As there was rain in the previous days and also there is chance of continuation in the next days, therefore farmers are advised to keep the poultry house dry and avoid dampness. Present weather is congenial for development of diseases like Coccidiosis, so as a preventive measure gives Amprolium @ 25-65 mg/kg feed once a day.

Piggery All stages  Pig shed/stay should keep dry and avoid dampness during

rainy days. Repair the roof of pig stay to protect from rain as medium to heavy rain is expected. Provide additional feed ingredients like broken rice, wheat bran, broken maize along with kitchen waste, mineral mixture (20g/day).

Cattle & Buffaloes All stage  Kept the animal indoor and avoid grazing in rain. Keep the animal shed dry & clean and avoid dampness. Provide balanced feed and clean water.

 Due to prevailing weather condition there is chance of growth of molds (especially Aspergillus sps.) and produced alfatoxins, therefore farmers are advised to keep the animals feeds in a dry & clean place & avoid direct contact with soil/ground.