Major horticultural crops (to be identified based on total area). field crops Cotton Soya Paddy Pigeonpea Kh. Rabi.
Soil Map ( Source: NBSS & LUP, Nagpur )
Strategies for weather related contingencies 2.1 Drought
- Rainfed situation
- Irrigated situation
Soybean No change Test GP% Seed utilization @ 75-80 kg/ha Seed treatment with Rhizobium+ PSB (250 g each /10 kg seed + Thiram 3 gm+Carbendazim 1 gm+Trichoderma 4 gm/Kg seed. Green gram No change of seeds with Rhizobium + PSB (250 gm each /10 kg seed + Thiram 3 gm + Carbendazim 1 g. Raising cotton seedlings in nurseries and transplanting with sufficient soil moisture or filling gaps should be done by pot irrigation 7 - 10 days after planting when the standing of the crop is less than 80%.
Bt cotton Provides life-saving supplemental irrigation, if available, or harvest at physiological maturity with some realizable yield. Use of Paraquat as pre-harvest desiccant @ 0.1% spray application for early harvest to avoid losses due to unpredictable monsoon at a later date. Improved drainage and watering with copper oxychloride by opening the nozzle of the spray pump to prevent wilting.
Extreme events: Heat wave / Cold wave/Frost/ Hailstorm /Cyclone
Contingent strategies for Livestock, Poultry & Fisheries
- Fisheries/ Aquaculture
Rainwater harvesting and creation of water bodies/watering points (when water is scarce it is used only as drinking water for animals) Construction of drinking water tanks at pastures/village crossings/relief camp locations. The disease surveillance and monitoring network will be established in the office of the Joint Director (Livestock) in the district. Adequate refreshment training on draft management to be imparted to VAS, Jr.VAS, LI related to health and management measures. Rescue of sick and injured animals and their treatment Organize with the community, the daily removal of garbage from the relief camps.
Keep stables clean and spray disinfectants. Farmers should be advised to breed their dairy animals during the months of July to September so that peak milk production does not coincide with mid-summer. Facilities to protect against heat waves i) Planting around the shed. ii) H2O sprinklers/foggers in the shed. iii) Application of white reflector paint on the roof. iv) Thatched stables should be provided as shelter for animals to minimize heat stress. During heat waves, let the animals graze early in the morning or late in the evening.
Feed forage/silage/green concentrates during the day and roughage/hay at night in case of heat waves. Apply foggers/sprays during hot flashes In severe cases, vitamin 'C' and electrolytes should be added to H2O during hot flashes. Insurance Livestock Incentive Insurance Listing of dead animal details Submission for insurance claim and availing insurance benefit Purchase of new productive animals.
Shortage of feed ingredients Storage of household grains like maize, broken rice etc. for use as feed in case of severe drought.
Drought A. Capture
The dumping of solids, liquid and waste into water bodies must be stopped by legislation. Available resources will be identified and kept ready for each district based on forecast of insufficient rain. To prevent loss due to seepage, infiltration. amp; leakage using bentonite, ash, polythene liners etc.
The water resources of the areas will be utilized with the planning of appropriate transportation facilities in the affected areas. Prepare the vulnerability map and submit it to the management committee. ii) The impact of the salt load that accumulates in the ponds / the change in.
Floods A. Capture
Warnings regarding heavy rainfall, sudden downpours and floods will be issued in fishing villages on the banks of rivers. The housing facilities at higher areas will be made available by the government authorities to the affected families. Periodic checks, especially regarding fish kills, should be carried out during floods and dead fish should be disposed of properly.
Rapid action or immediate removal of pathogens/dead fish, followed by sterile or disposal facilities. Setting up of District Level Health and Disease Management Training Center for Fishing Community by Govt. Laboratory diagnosis of sick fish, generation of data on type or nature of disease spread.
Aquaculture (i) Inundation with
- Cyclone / Tsunami
Supply of water purifiers to the ponds to overcome pollution and changes in BOD. Establishment of health and disease management training center at district level for fishermen and officials. Routine training programmed as a refresher course must be implemented in relation to health and disease management during flooding.
2). Flood situation will exist, so move food, chemicals and other accessories to safer places. Buy/rent valuable shares/inputs from remote areas that are not affected by floods. the operation must be purchased.. v) Damage to the infrastructure (pumps, air conditioners, huts, etc.). The dike must be stable in all weather conditions and not be in danger of collapsing during floods.
Planning even after the event should be done for proper drainage and creating awareness and training for storm situations. ii) Changes in water quality (fresh water/brackish water ratio). Water storage facilities must be developed to overcome the problem of changes in fresh water. District Level Health and Disease Management Training Center for Fishermen. iv) Loss of stock and inputs (feed, . chemicals, etc.).
A cyclone with heavy rain will occur, then move the feed, chemicals and other accessories to safer places.
