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Kanker Agromet Advisory -

State
Chhattisgarh
Valid period
–
Source
Indira Gandhi KrishiVishwavidyalaya, Raipur
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Paddy

Yellow stem borer

  • Upon observation of yellow stem borer in the fields, leaves with egg groups should be removed and destroyed. The plants where dead heart has been formed, should be taken out from the plants so that caterpillars are destroyed.

Stem borer

  • For monitoring of stem borer in rice crop, Pheromone trap should be used @ 2-3 nos. per acre and @ 8-10 nos. per acre for controlling insects.

Brown Plant Hopper

  • Phorate insecticide should not be used for Brown Plant Hopper infested rice fields. For control of BPH, Imidachloprid 125 ml or Ithiprole+ Imidacholprid @ 150 ml insecticide should be sprayed in 200 litres water/acre.

Do's

  • In those regions where rice crop has been damaged to the tune of 70 per cent, farmers are advised to prepare their field plans for rabi season.

Sheath blight

  • Symptoms of sheath blight in rice crop are dusty spots on rice stems and spots surrounded by violet colored patches. Farmers should spray Hexaconazole fungicide @ 1ml/litre of water on the affected parts. If necessary, spray should be repeated after 12-15 days.

Bacterial Leaf Blight

  • Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB) in rice fields can be controlled by draining off water from rice fields. After 3-4 days, 25 Kg. Potash per hectare can be broadcast for control.

Rabi Crops

Sowing

  • Farmers should ensure availability of seeds, fertilizers and other agricultural inputs for sowing of rabi cops like chickpea, wheat, linseed, toria, maize, vegetables, moong, urad and other forage crops etc. The sowing should be completed in the month of October as per facilities available. For this farmers should take the benefit of govt. subsidies.

Turnip

Fertilizer application

  • Fertigation of fertilizers (19:19:19 mixed fertilizer) should be done through drip irrigation system.

Nursery

  • Sowing of appropriate varieties of vegetable like turnip should be done for preparation of nursery.

Carrot

Fertilizer application

  • Fertigation of fertilizers (19:19:19 mixed fertilizer) should be done through drip irrigation system.

Nursery

  • Sowing of appropriate varieties of vegetable like Carrot should be done for preparation of nursery.

Pomegranate

Fertilizer application

  • Fertigation of fertilizers (19:19:19 mixed fertilizer) should be done through drip irrigation system.

Pruning

  • This is the appropriate timing of pruning of fruit plantation of pomegranate.

Fig

Fertilizer application

  • Fertigation of fertilizers (19:19:19 mixed fertilizer) should be done through drip irrigation system.

Pruning

  • This is the appropriate timing of pruning of fruit plantation of Fig.

Papaya

Fruit shedding

  • For avoiding the fruit shedding in papaya crop, Nepthalene Acetic Acid (NAA) should be sprayed @ 20 ppm.

Livestock

Do's

  • Don’t keep the large number of animals in the shed. Arrange the proper place for each animal and make the ventilated shed.
  • Due to high temperature and humidity dehydration there can be problems in animals. Therefore the animals should be given more salty water. Dairy shed should be dry and clean and water bucket should be kept in shade.
  • In September months goats & sheep should be given Entoroctosimia Vaccine at the age of 6-10 weeks to lambs.

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 Kanker?

Agromet advisories for Kanker, Chhattisgarh 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 Kanker advisory?

The Kanker 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 Kanker, Chhattisgarh agromet advisory?

This advisory covers Paddy, Rabi Crops, Turnip, Carrot, Pomegranate, Fig, Papaya, Livestock grown in Kanker 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.