Mandi Agromet Advisory -

State
Himachal Pradesh
Valid period
–
Source
CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University

Apple

Scab

  • In Pre-harvest (20-25 days before harvest) Spray Captan 600 gm/200 lts of water (or) Ziram Metiram55% 600ml/200 lts of water for the control of scab.

Fly Speck

  • In Pre-harvest (20-25 days before harvest) Spray Captan 600 gm/200 lts of water (or) Ziram Metiram55% 600ml/200 lts of water for the control of Fly Speck.

Bitter Rot Scab

  • In Pre-harvest (20-25 days before harvest) Spray Captan 600 gm/200 lts of water (or) Ziram Metiram55% 600ml/200 lts of water for the control of Bitter Rot Scab.

Aphids

  • In Pre harvest (20-25 days before harvest) Spray Malathion 200 ml /200 lts of water (or) Oxy-demeton methyl 200 ml / 200 litre water for the control of Aphid.

Scale

  • In Pre harvest (20-25 days before harvest) Spray Malathion 200 ml (or) Oxy-demeton methyl 200 ml / 200 litre water for the control of scale.

Don't

  • Do not spray Dodine if temperature is above 300C.
  • Do not mix Dodine with other chemical/pesticide.
  • Do not mix any other pesticide or Chemical or micro-nutrient or growth regulator or hormone with the above recommended pesticides to avoid rusting and other disorders in case there is necessity, these may be sprayed separately.

Pomegranate

Bacterial Fruit Spot

  • Spray Bactinash (70 gm) or Propineb (600 gm) or Mancozeb (600 gm) for the control of bacterial fruit spots.

Alternaria leaf spots

  • Spray Bactinash (70 gm) or Propineb (600 gm) or Mancozeb (600 gm) for the control of Alternaria leaf spots.

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 Mandi?

Agromet advisories for Mandi, Himachal 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 Mandi advisory?

The Mandi 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 Mandi, Himachal Pradesh agromet advisory?

This advisory covers Apple, Pomegranate grown in Mandi 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.