East Champaran Agromet Advisory -

State
Bihar
Valid period
–
Source
Bihar Agricultural University

Red Gram

Sowing

  • Complete the sowing of September Arhar at the earliest in upland areas.

Do's

  • Regular monitoring is advised in June-July sown arhar.

Seed Variety

  • Pusa-9

Maize

Reproductive stage

  • Application of 30 kg nitrogenous fertilizer is advised in kharif maize which is in reproductive stage.

Pest Control

  • Protect the crop against attack of insect-pest and diseases.

Seed Variety

  • Dewki Ganga-11

Radish

Sowing

  • Early sowing of radish is advised.

Seed Rate

  • 4-5 kg/hectare

Sowing Distance

  • 25cm X 10cm

Seed Variety

  • Punjab Safer

Brinjal

Fruit and Shoot Borer

  • Monitoring is advised for infestation of fruit and shoots borers in early transplanted brinjal

Paddy

Brown plant hopper

  • Regular monitoring of brown plant hopper (BPH) in paddy crop is advised.
  • This mosquito type insect-pest may be seen at the basal portion of the plant in the middle of the crop field.

Reproductive Stage

  • In view of rainfall forecast, farmers are advised to apply 30 kg nitrogen/hectare in early transplanted paddy crop which is in reproductive stage.

Seed Variety

  • Prabhat

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 East Champaran?

Agromet advisories for East Champaran, Bihar 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 East Champaran advisory?

The East Champaran 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 East Champaran, Bihar agromet advisory?

This advisory covers Red Gram, Maize, Radish, Brinjal, Paddy grown in East Champaran 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.