Kadapa (Y.S.R) Agromet Advisory -

State
Andhra Pradesh
Valid period
–
Source
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agriculture University

Paddy

Stem borer

  • The present weather conditions are favourable for stem borer in paddy.
  • To control spray Chlorantraniliprole @ 0.3 ml/L of water.

Groundnut

Sucking pests

  • Due to prevailing weather conditions, there is possibility of thrips, leaf hoppers and dry root rot in groundnut crop.
  • To control spray Dimethoate @ 2 ml/L + hexaconazole @ 2 ml/L of water.
  • In areas where no rainfall received in the district if the groundnut plants are showing leaf wilting, spray 19:19:19 @10 g per liter of water to overcome moisture stress.
  • In areas of the district where no rainfall was received, the farmers are advised to provide one protective irrigation to the groundnut crop at pod development stage to prevent moisture stress conditions.

Finger Millet

Aphids

  • The present weather conditions are favourable for aphids in Ragi.
  • To control spray NSKE @ 5% (or) Dimethoate @ 2 ml/L of water.

Tomato

Precautionary Measures

  • In areas of the district currently experiencing a lack of rainfall and moisture stress—where tomato leaves are wilting due to insufficient soil moisture—spray a solution of 19-19-19 fertilizer mixed at a rate of 10 grams per liter of water.

Okra

Leaf hoppers

  • Due to increasing temperatures in the district, there is possibility of leaf hoppers infestation in the vegetables like cluster bean, bhendi and brinjal.
  • To control spray NSKE@5% (or) imidachloprid @ 0.3 ml/L of water.

Bitter Gourd

Leaf hoppers

  • The present weather conditions are favourable for leaf hoppers in bitter guard and ridge guard.
  • To control erect yellow sticky traps @ 20/acre (or) spray NSKE @ 5% to reduce the infestation

Source: State agriculture departments and ICAR agro-meteorological units, based on India Meteorological Department (IMD) medium-range weather forecasts · View source →. Updated: weekly or bi-weekly per advisory cycle · Report an error

Frequently Asked Questions

How should farmers use this agromet advisory?

Read the crop-wise recommendations carefully and note the valid date range. The advisory covers expected weather conditions during that period, so apply pest-management and irrigation suggestions within the window specified. Always consult your local agriculture extension officer before applying any new chemical.

How often are agromet advisories issued for Kadapa (Y.S.R)?

Agromet advisories for Kadapa (Y.S.R), Andhra Pradesh are typically issued weekly or bi-weekly by state agriculture departments and ICAR agro-meteorological units. Each advisory is valid for 5-7 days and covers the major crops grown in the district.

What weather parameters are monitored for the Kadapa (Y.S.R) advisory?

The Kadapa (Y.S.R) advisory uses 5-day weather forecast data from India Meteorological Department (IMD) automatic weather stations covering rainfall, maximum and minimum temperature, humidity and wind speed, combined with crop-stage growth models to generate field-level recommendations.

Which crops are covered in the Kadapa (Y.S.R), Andhra Pradesh agromet advisory?

This advisory covers Paddy, Groundnut, Finger Millet, Tomato, Okra, Bitter Gourd grown in Kadapa (Y.S.R) district. Each crop entry includes pest and disease management guidance tailored to the current growth stage and weather forecast.

Can I download or share this advisory?

Yes. You can share this advisory page link with other farmers in your district. The NaPanta app also delivers agromet advisories as push notifications so you receive them as soon as they are published, without needing to check the website.