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Uttara Kannada Agromet Advisory -

State
Karnataka
Valid period
–
Source
GKMS Unit, KVK, Sirsi, Karnataka
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Paddy

Varieties

  • In some area replanting is progress. Advise to the farmers to use the short duration varieties.

Fertilizer dose

  • In some area of the district planting is in swing. As a basal dose apply N:P:K fertilizer @ 37.5:75:43.8 kg per ha respectively to Paddy before transplanting.

Weed Control

  • In paddy fields for the control of weeds apply butachlor 1 lit/ha by mixing with 20 to 25 kg sand maintaining 1 cm water. After application see that the water should not go from one field to other field at least 24 hrs.

Tillering stage

  • In some area, paddy crop is in tillering stage (25 - 30 days after planting). This is the right time for giving first top dressing. Apply 18.75 kg nitrogen and 43.75 kg potassium per hectare of paddy at 25 days after planting as first top dressing. Before top dressing with fertilizers, drain the water from fields, apply fertilizer preferably during evening hours and later impound the water 24 hours after application.

Zinc deficiency

  • To avoid the zinc deficiency in paddy apply zinc sulphate @ 20 kg per ha after the every three crop of paddy.

Cotton

Flowering stage

  • In some area the crop is at flowering stage.

Weeding

  • Right time for hand weeding.

Fertilizer

  • 25 kg Nitrogen (50 kg Urea) and 25 kg potash (30 kg MOP) per hectare should be given as atop dressing.

Pest Control

  • White fly, Jassids and Aphids is there then go for spraying of 0.5 ml Imidacloprid 178 SL or 1.5 ml Oxydemeton Methyl per litre of water.

Arecanut

Koleroga

  • For the control of Koleroga in Arecanut, spray 1% Bordeaux mixture solution

Inflorescence dieback

  • The incidence of button dropping, inflorescence dieback will occur. For the control of these spraying of Carbendezim @ 1 gm/lit or Mancozeb @ 2 gm/lit of water can be taken

Ginger

Tube rot

  • For the control of tube rot in ginger, treat the tubers with 3 gm Copper Oxychloride per litre of water and remove excess water from the field.

Turmeric

Tube rot

  • For the control of tube rot in turmeric, treat the tubers with 3 gm Copper Oxychloride per litre of water and remove excess water from the field.

Pineapple

Tube rot

  • For the control of tube rot in pineapple, treat the tubers with 3 gm Copper Oxychloride per litre of water and then take up the planting.

Pepper

Katte Roga

  • For the control of Katte Roga in Black pepper spray 1% Bordeaux mixture solution and pour 5 liters of 0.2 % Copper Oxychloride solution to the root of the vine in the soil.

Livestock

Do's

  • Animals to be screened for nasal discharge, wound and injuries regularly and the services of veterinary doctor be taken for treatment.
  • Animals to be dewormed with suitable anti-helmentic drug and be checked and treated for ectoparasites, if any.

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 Uttara Kannada?

Agromet advisories for Uttara Kannada, 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 Uttara Kannada advisory?

The Uttara Kannada 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 Uttara Kannada, Karnataka agromet advisory?

This advisory covers Paddy, Cotton, Arecanut, Ginger, Turmeric, Pineapple, Pepper, Livestock grown in Uttara Kannada district. Each crop entry includes pest and disease management guidance tailored to the current growth stage and weather forecast.

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