Farmers are advised to monitor crop regularly for stem borer. For control, spraying of kartap hydrochloride @ 2 g per liter of water is advised when sky is clear.
Urea
After 40-45 days transplanting of paddy apply second dose of urea.
Don't
There is chances of good rainfall in this week so farmers are advised to skip irrigation in paddy field.
Vegetables
Sucking Pest - White fly
Farmers are advised to monitor sucking pest like leaf hoppers in vegetables. For control of White fly spray Imidaclorpid @ 0.3 ml per liter of water in clear sky is recommended.
Sucking Pest - Leaf hopper
Farmers are advised to monitor sucking pest like leaf hoppers in vegetables. For control of Leaf hopper spray Imidaclorpid @ 0.3 ml per liter of water in clear sky is recommended.
Sucking Pest - Aphids
Farmers are advised to monitor sucking pest like aphids in vegetables. For control of aphids spray Imidaclorpid @ 0.3 ml per liter of water in clear sky is recommended.
Pigeon Pea
Sowing
Farmers are advised to sowing of pigeon pea in the month of September.
Do's
Before sowing, apply 20 kg nitrogen, 45 kg phosphorus, 20 kg potash and 20 kg sulfur to the field.
Maize
Vegetative stage - Fall Armyworm
Farmers are advised to monitor the fall armyworm in the maize field.
If the crop is in tassel or later stage, do not use any insecticide in it as it may cause damage to the crop.
Pick the larva by hand and destroy.
Livestock
Ectoparasites
To protect animals from external parasites, appropriate medicines like Butox must be administered in consultation with veterinary doctor.
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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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 Katihar?
Agromet advisories for Katihar, 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 Katihar advisory?
The Katihar 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 Katihar, Bihar agromet advisory?
This advisory covers Paddy, Vegetables, Pigeon Pea, Maize, Livestock grown in Katihar 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.
