West Kameng Agromet Advisory -

State
Arunachal Pradesh
Valid period
–
Source
Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa

Paddy

Jhum Rice

  • All Varieties
  • Do's: 1. Avoid harvesting till clear/dry weather forecasted. 2. Rats: Use local traps. Poisonous bait may be used as per proper advice of experts. 3. Use proper bird management techniques.
  • Fertilizer application: 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. Regularses/pests. 2. Avoid water stagnation in the field and make proper drainage. 3. Keep the field clean and weed free.
  • Fertilizer application: 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.

Orange

Suitable Variety

  • Khasi Mandarin

Do's

  • Create smoke in bearing orchard in the late evening hours.
  • 2. During this month there is rapid spread of citrus canker hence the affected leaves and branches should be pruned and burnt.
  • 3. To control fruit sucking moth, destroy all the fallen fruits by burying in pit.

Fertilizer application

  • 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.

Kiwi

Suitable Variety

  • Monty
  • Do's: 1. Provide proper support to the plant. 2. Make proper drainage and avoid water stagnation near the base of plant.
  • Fertilizer application: 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

Pig Varieties

  • All Varieties
  • Do's: 1. Provide FMD vaccination at 6 months of age under supervision of authorized veterinary experts. 2. In present weather conditions provide adequate clean water to the animals throughout the day, 3. Prevent the pigs from wandering about where they can feed on human faeces.

Poultry-Chicken

  • All Varieties
  • Do's: 1. Protection of the flocks against coccidiosis disease. Anti coccidia drugs viz. Cocci Plus, Amprolium, etc. should be added in plain clean water and feed and given. Only medicated water should be given to the birds if they are found sick, 2. Make arrangement to keep the house dry and avoid water stagnation near the poultry house.

Veterinary medicines

  • For livestock and poultry, only use veterinary medicines as prescribed by registered veterinarians.

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 West Kameng?

Agromet advisories for West Kameng, 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 West Kameng advisory?

The West Kameng 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 West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh agromet advisory?

This advisory covers Paddy, Maize, Orange, Kiwi, Livestock grown in West Kameng 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.