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Lower Dibang Valley Agromet Advisory -

State
Arunachal Pradesh
Valid period
–
Source
Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa
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Paddy

WRC Rice

  • All Varieties
  • Do's: 1. Due to heavy rain if submergence of rice under water is less than 3 days then it normally recover, when rain stops, top dressing of urea 10-15 kg/ha and MOP 20 kg/ha advocated. 2. Install local trap of dead frog/fermented fish against Gundhi bug. 3. Avoid harvesting till clear/dry weather forecasted.
  • Fertilizers: 1. Avoid/delay all spray and fertilizer applications. 2. Make proper arrangement for drainage in the field 3. Always procure seed and planting materials from registered and authorized agencies.

Maize

Suitable Varieties

  • All Varieties
  • Do's: 1. Regular monitoring against diseases/pests. 2. Avoid water stagnation in the field and make proper drainage. 3. Keep the field clean and weed free.
  • Fertilizers: 1. Avoid/delay all spray and fertilizer applications. 2. Make proper arrangement for drainage in the field. 3. Always procure seed and planting materials from registered and authorized agencies.

Banana

Suitable Varieties

  • All Varieties
  • Do's: 1. Ensure proper drainage in the orchard and avoid water stagnation in the basin. 2. Mulching of basins with paddy straw and dried banana leaves helps in suppressing weed growth.
  • Fertilizers: 1. Avoid/delay all spray and fertilizer applications. 2. Make proper arrangement for drainage in the field. 3. Always procure seed and planting materials from registered and authorized agencies.

Cauliflower

Suitable Varieties

  • All Varieties
  • Do's: 1. Right time to prepare nursery in raised bed for early crops under protected shed. 2. Select improved and disease resistant seeds as per advice of experts. 3. Apply FYM 2 kg/m2, neem cake @ 200 g/m2, Trichoderma@ 1 % should be incorporated in soil during nursery bed preparation.
  • Fertilizers: 1. Avoid/delay all spray and fertilizer applications. 2. Make proper arrangement for drainage in the field. 3. Always procure seed and planting materials from registered and authorized agencies.

Livestock

Cattle

  • All Varieties
  • Do's: 1. Animals to be housed in dry place and dry bedding (straw) to be provided to young animals, 2. Especially during current weather condition, always provide good quality food to animals to keep them healthy and disease free. 3. Provide schedule vaccination for FMD.
  • Veterinary medicines: For livestock and poultry, only use veterinary medicines as prescribed by registered veterinarians.

Fish

  • All Varieties
  • Do's: 1. Provide additional feed for the fishes in the pond. 2. Monitor water quality regularly. Maintain normal pond water green color.

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

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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 Lower Dibang Valley?

Agromet advisories for Lower Dibang Valley, Arunachal 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 Lower Dibang Valley advisory?

The Lower Dibang Valley 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 Lower Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh agromet advisory?

This advisory covers Paddy, Maize, Banana, Cauliflower, Livestock grown in Lower Dibang Valley 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.