Agro Advisories for Peren District
Weather Summary
English: Based on the weather forecast received from IMD for NEXT FIVE DAYS –(1). Cloud cover will be mainly clear. (2). No significant change in temperature. Day temperature is expected to be around 28-29 degree C and night temperature is expected to range from 19-20 degree C (3) Morning relative humidity is expected to be in the range from 89-94% and evening relative humidity is expected to be in the range from 47-63%.
General Advisory
English: Procure quality seeds from reliable sources to ensure genetic purity and vigor. Recommended varieties: Rice: Bhalum-3, Bhalum-4, Bhalum-5 (suitable for hill ecosystems). Green gram : Pratap. Maize : RCM-76 (Composite variety), HQPM-5 and HQPM-2 hybrid. Sesame: CUMS-17, Amrit and Prachi. Use light traps for early detection and monitoring of insect pests and Pheromone trap for management of insect pest. Maintain field sanitation through regular cleaning to prevent build-up of pests and diseases.
Regional: Etia somoi tae bijon kuti khan pahal khan hei thalibi. Recommended varieties: Rice: Bhalum-3, Bhalum-4, Bhalum-5 (suitable for hill ecosystems). Green gram : Pratap. Maize : RCM-76 (Composite variety), HQPM-5 and HQPM-2 hybrid. Sesame: CUMS-17, Amrit and Prachi. Light trap aru pheromone trap khan cholabi pukah komti kuriboh kharoneh. Kheti khan toh parathak sapah rakhibi pukah bimar khan bishi nohoboh kharoneh
SMS Advisory
English: Keeping weather conditions in view, immediately harvest the matured fruits and clean the drainage.
Regional: Etia ahiboleh hawa pani hisab tae fruits harvest kurilobi aru nullah khan bi sapah rakhibi.
General advice
English: Install yellow sticky traps in the vegetable field to monitor the pest population. It reduces pest population, saves cost and is more environment friendly
Regional: Apni khan kheti tae Yellow Sticky Trap toh install kuribi pukah khan komti kuriboh kharoneh. Aru etu toh environment friendly bi ase.
Rice
English: LOWLAND PADDY: NURSERY: Procure quality seeds from reliable sources to ensure genetic purity and vigor. RICE (suitable for our region) are Bhalum-3, Bhalum-4, Bhalum-5.
Arecanut
English: Before the onset of South west monsoon, this days try to remove the dried leaves and diseased palms.
Brinjal
English: FLOWERING / FRUITING STAGE (Ratoon): Preceding weather warm and dry weather lead to an increase of mealy bug. Remove and destroy infested plant debris. Rotate crops to disrupt the pest.
Regional: FLOWERING / FRUITING STAGE: Preceding weather warm and dry weather lead to an increase of mealy bug. Remove and destroy infested plant debris. Rotate crops to disrupt the pest.
Naga king chilli
English: FLOWERING STAGE : Ensure insect-free plants in the field by applying Neem oil @ 5ml/litre water. Install Yellow Sticky Trap to control whiteflies, aphids and thrips etc. These traps are bright yellow and coated with a sticky adhesive which attracts and captures insects.
Pig
English: For biosecurity measures, Maintain footbath. Make a simple shoe-washing tub with disinfectant (e.g. potash solution) or spread lime at your farm gate to prevent entry of infectious agents.
Bird
English: Hot and humid weather stress could affect production adversely. Add some electrolytes (ORS) or vitamins like Ambiplex which may be added in the drinking water for 8-10 days.