Source: Farm Guide 2010 * Kerala State Fisheries - District Profile 2005 (Statistical cell Directorate of Fisheries Thiruvananthapuram) **Pan Fish Book Kozhikode District 2001 Department of Fisheries Kerala ***Success Story Matsyakeralam Phase 1 2009 Department of Fisheries Kerala . Coconut bud rot, Phytophthora black pepper rot, Banana pseudostem borer, Ginger soft rot, YLD Arecanut, Mango wine fly, Mahali Arecanut. Vegetable fruit and shoot borer, Black aphid, Cashew tea gnat, Amaranthus leaf spot, Kokkan Banana.
District Location Map within the State as Annexure I Attached: Yes Average Annual Rainfall as Annexure 2 Attached: Yes.
Strategies for weather related contingencies 2.1 Drought
Rainfed situation
We shade the young vines in the direction of the west and SW, reduce the canopy by removing some leaves. Mulch with coconut shells, local flake leaves etc., shade young trees/cuttings, provide drip/hose irrigation once a week. Life-saving irrigation, mulching, stem shading of young plants/wiping with kaolinite to combat sunburn.
Mulching with Coconut husk, local leaves of paprika, etc., shade from young trees/roots, ensure drip. Provide shade for young vines in the western and S-W direction, Reduce canopy, by removing some leaves. Mulching with Coconut shell, coconut coir local leaves etc., shade from young trees/branches, provide drip irrigation/hose irrigation once a week.
Mulching with coconut husk, local coconut leaves etc, shading of young trees/cuttings, drip/hose irrigation provided once a week. Mulching with coconut husk, local coconut leaves etc, shading new plants/graftings, provide drip irrigation/hose irrigation once a week. Life-saving irrigation, mulching, shading of young plant stems/coating with kaolin to combat sunburn.
Provide shade for young vines in the west and southwest directions. Reduce the canopy by removing some leaves.
Irrigated situation
Rice-Fallow-Rice Pulse-Flow-Rice SRI + short duration rice variety, rainwater harvesting, direct seeding, mulching, strip tillage + coir core mulching. Rice-praha-Rice Pulse- rice-Pulse SRI + short-duration rice variety, rainwater harvesting, direct seeding, mulching, strip cultivation + mulching with coir core. Agronomic measures Implementation notes Insufficient Low soil Paddy fallow-Vegetables-Rice-SRI pulses + short-duration rice.
Rice Cultivation of resistant varieties, Use of disease-free healthy seeds, proper seed treatment, application of biocontrol agents, phytosanitization, balanced fertilizer application, adopt suitable cultural practices. Ginger and Turmeric Use of disease-free healthy planting material, proper seed treatment, provide proper drainage facility, mulching, application of biocontrol agents, use of plant protection chemicals. Black pepper Field sanitation, application of biocontrol agents, use suitable cultural practices such as pruning of runners or tying to the vines, provide adequate drainage facility, shade regulation prophylactic spraying of plant protection chemicals.
Coconut, areca nut Avoid water stagnation in the garden by providing drainage facilities, prophylactic spraying of 1% Bordeaux mixture, adopt phytosanitization, cleaning the crown,. Banana Use disease-free healthy suckers, provide better drainage facility, prophylactic application of Bordeaux mixture, use of biocontrol agents, removal and destruction of inoculum from the field.
Floods
Extreme events: Heat wave / Cold wave/Frost/ Hailstorm /Cyclone – NA Condition Suggested contingency measures
Fisheries/ Aquaculture
Drought A. Capture
Before the event During the event After the event .. i) Low water in ponds due to insufficient rain/inflow. Low stocking density (2000/ha in case of Indian larger carp instead of usual stocking density of 5000/ha 4. Provides trenches and shelter (.10% of pond surface area) so fish can withstand increases in water temperature.
Keeping fingerlings stuck in puddles has a better growth rate. ii) Impact of salt load on ponds / change in water quality.
Floods A. Capture
Provision of navigation equipment such as radar and safety equipment such as lifebuoys, life jackets, radio bacon etc. Inquiry based on incident report on loss of life, gear and marine casualties. i) Average compensation paid for loss of human life. Inquiry based on incident reports Payment of compensation as per State Government norms and implemented by State Fisheries Department and Revenue Department (ii) Number of boats/nets/damaged Registration of boats and fishing gear. iii) Number of damaged houses Registration of houses -to- -to-. iv) Loss of supplies Storage of clean water and livestock feed. v) Changes in water quality Consolidation of embankment prone to soil erosion by trimming and terracing to prevent water intrusion or flow which may also cause water turbidity.
No change Release of fish only after water quality analysis and after the presence of weed fish. vi) Health and Disease Surveillance Program to monitor disease outbreaks, removal of diseased fish. Surveillance program framework to monitor disease outbreaks, removal of diseased fish, especially ulcers, smallpox and EUS.
Aquaculture
Maintaining protective netting over bushes. possibly harvest the fish immediately. ii) Water continuity and changes in water quality. Application of lime to correct water pH. iii) Health and Disease Surveillance Program to monitor heath status of fish. Drain and dry the pond before next harvest. iv) Loss of stock and inputs (feed, chemicals etc).
No change Quantify the feed requirement based on the number of fish in ponds. v) Damage to the infrastructure (pumps, aerators, cabins, etc.). Any other Start fish culture in advance 3. Marine Establishment of Tsunami warning. i) Average compensation paid due to loss of fishermen. Inquiry based on incident reports Payment of compensation, based on report from Tax, Fisheries Department.
Rehabilitation activities: Employment initiation by providing micro-enterprises for people dependent on diseases. of boats/nets/damaged Registration of boats and fishing gear with fishermen Ministry of Fisheries. Research based on incidence reports. Payment of compensation, based on a report from the Tax Authorities, Fisheries Department. of houses damaged Registration of houses Research based on incidence. reports Payment of compensation, based on. report from the Domestic Tax Authorities. Research based on incidence reports. Payment of compensation, based on a report from the Tax Authorities, Fisheries Department.
Drying the pond before the next harvest Application of lime to correct the pH (ii) Changes in water quality (fresh. No change. Payment of compensation, based on report from the tax authorities, Fisheries Department. iii) Health and diseases No change No change Supervisory program for monitor. Research based on reports Payment of compensation, based on a report from the Tax Authorities, Fisheries Department. v) Damage to infrastructure (pumps, aerators, shelters/cabins, etc.).
Marine No change No change Plankton analysis and warning if red water or toxic algal blooms occur. i) Changes in the pond environment (water quality). No change No change No change. ii) Health and disease management Incorporation of immunostimulants in feed.
