Dharwad Agromet Advisory -

State
Karnataka
Valid period
–
Source
University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad

Maize

Fall armyworm

  • For the control of fall armyworm spray 0.3 g Imamectine benzoate per litre of water.

Stem borer

  • If stem borer is noticed – apply 7.5 kg Carbofuron 3% Granules per hectare in leaf oral.

Intercultural

  • Attend intercultural and earthingup operations in Maize crop where soil condition is favorable.

Do's

  • The sky will mainly cloudy for next 4-5 days and light to moderate rainfall be expected for 2-3 days.
  • Spraying/irrigation operations may be post phoned for next 2-3 days.

Urea

  • When the crop is at 50% flowering stage, spray 2% Urea (20 gram of urea in one litre of water) which improves the yield of the crop.

Soybean

Defoliators

  • For control of defoliators in soybean Spray 1.7 ml Dimethoate 30 EC OR 2.0 ml quinolphos 25 EC per litre of water.

Urea

  • When the crop is at 50% flowering stage, spray 2% Urea (20 gram of urea in one litre of water) which improves the yield of the crop.

Do's

  • The sky will mainly cloudy for next 4-5 days and light to moderate rainfall be expected for 2-3 days.
  • Spraying/irrigation operations may be post phoned for next 2-3 days.

Groundnut

Spodoptera

  • For control of Spodoptera in Groundnut Pray 0.2 gm Imamectine benzoate 5 SG or 2.0 ml quinolphos 25 EC per litre of Water and spray in the evening time.

Urea

  • When the crop is at 50% flowering stage, spray 2% Urea (20 gram of urea in one litre of water) which improves the yield of the crop.

Tomato

Pest and Diseases management

  • If the Crop is at fruit initiation to fruit development stage.
  • Fruit borer: In tomato if fruit borer is noticed- spray Thiodicarb 1 gm 75 WP per litre of water.
  • Powdery Mildew: For control of Powdery mildew in Tomato Spray 3 g water soluble Sulphur per litre of water.
  • Irrigation: Looking to the weather and soil type irrigate the crop once in 15 days black soil and 8-10days in red soils.
  • Leaf curl: To manage leaf curl disease in tomato take up spraying of 1 ml Acetamaprid dissolved in 4 liter of water.

Urea

  • When the crop is at 50% flowering stage, spray 2% Urea (20 gram of urea in one litre of water) which improves the yield of the crop.

Do's

  • The sky will mainly cloudy for next 4-5 days and light to moderate rainfall be expected for 2-3 days.
  • Spraying/irrigation operations may be post phoned for next 2-3 days.

Brinjal

Flower dropping

  • For control of flower dropping in brinjal spray planofix 1 ml/4liter of water + boran 1 g/litre of water.

Urea

  • When the crop is at 50% flowering stage, spray 2% Urea (20 gram of urea in one litre of water) which improves the yield of the crop.

Do's

  • The sky will mainly cloudy for next 4-5 days and light to moderate rainfall be expected for 2-3 days.
  • Spraying/irrigation operations may be post phoned for next 2-3 days.

Livestock

Do's

  • For milch animals regularly follow schedule of 1 kg feed + 50 g mineral mixture per 2 litres of milk yield. Feed animals with a mixture of green grass + hay + minerals + dry feed like a khichri.
  • Proper ventilation should be maintained for free circulation of air in the sheds.
  • Maintain optimum moisture of 60 to 70 per cent in vermin compost pits and drain out the excess water from the vermipits.

Green Gram

Rabi sowing

  • After the harvest Green gram crop prepare the land for rabi sowing.

Sowing

  • Green gram crop sown during Second fort - night of june is now at harvesting stage attend harvesting dirung non rainy hours.

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 Dharwad?

Agromet advisories for Dharwad, Karnataka 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 Dharwad advisory?

The Dharwad 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 Dharwad, Karnataka agromet advisory?

This advisory covers Maize, Soybean, Groundnut, Tomato, Brinjal, Livestock, Green Gram grown in Dharwad district. Each crop entry includes pest and disease management guidance tailored to the current growth stage and weather forecast.

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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.