Shivamogga Agromet Advisory

State
Karnataka
Prepared by
UAS Bangalore / UAS Dharwad (ICAR AMFU)
  • Soil: Moist

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Shivamogga district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.278m³/m³ surface
Moist

Near field capacity — adequate for most crops

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.278Moist
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.279Moist
3–9 cmShallow root
0.282Moist
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.289Moist
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.309Moist

Field capacity for most Indian loamy soils: 0.25–0.35 m³/m³. Surface is moist; the 9–27 cm root zone is moist.

Rainfall — Last 4 Days

49.7 mm total
  1. 12.1 mm
  2. 20.6 mm
  3. 15.7 mm
  4. 1.3 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • Root zone has moisture (9–27 cm: 0.29 m³/m³)Crop roots have water available even if the top layer dries out.
  • 50 mm of rain in the last few daysClear field channels, and wait for leaves to dry before any spraying.

General guidance from weather data only. For crop protection follow the official advisory below and your local KVK.

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5-Day Weather Forecast

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Crop advisories for Shivamogga

Crops & issues in this advisory

#CropPest, disease or topic
1Tasseling/ silking stage - Rust
2Tillering stage - Blast and sheath blight
3Tillering stage - Fall Armyworm
4Vegetative growth stage - Sucking pests
5Vegetative growth stage - Sterility mosaic virus
6Peg initiation stage - Rust
7Peg initiation stage - Tikka disease
8Tillering stage - Aphids
9Tillering stage - Blast
10Nut maturity or harvesting stage
11Leaf spot
12Rhinoceros beetle
13Black headed hairy caterpillar
14Vegetative growth stage
15Vegetative growth stage
16Leaf spot or Sigatoka
17Panama wilt
18Pseudo stem weevil
19Tillering stage
20Flowering stage

Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Shivamogga agromet advisory?

The latest Shivamogga advisory covers the major crops of the district, Karnataka. Each crop entry gives stage-wise guidance on irrigation, pest management and disease control for the coming days.

How often is the Shivamogga agromet advisory issued?

District agromet bulletins are issued twice a week. The latest Shivamogga bulletin shown here was issued on 23 Sept 2026. NaPanta updates this page automatically after each new bulletin.

How should Shivamogga farmers use the 5-day weather forecast?

Use the forecast to plan field work: skip irrigation when rain is expected, avoid spraying on windy or rainy days, and time harvest around dry weather. The soil moisture card shows whether the field needs water right now.

Who prepares the Shivamogga agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Shivamogga is prepared by the Agromet Field Unit of UAS Bangalore / UAS Dharwad (ICAR AMFU) under the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa, using India Meteorological Department forecasts.

Can I get the Shivamogga advisory on my phone?

Yes. Save Shivamogga, Karnataka in the NaPanta app to get a notification with each new bulletin and crop-level advice for your own fields.