Indore Agromet Advisory -

State
Madhya Pradesh
Valid period
–
Source
Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Viswavidyalaya

Chickpea

Inter Cultivation

  • Farmers are advised to keep watch for insects’ infestation in already germinated crop and use recommended insecticide.

Wheat

Sowing

  • Farmers are advised to complete sowing of wheat.

Irrigation

  • Application of Chlorpyriphos 20 EC @ 5 L/ha with pre-irrigation is recommended before sowing in the fields having perennial problem of termite infestations.

Sowing

  • for hastening the emergence of late sown wheat, sowing of soaked seed is beneficial. Soak the seed in water for 4-6 hours and spread it in a thin layer. Sow it after 24 hours making the necessary adjustments in the seed drill

Herbicides

  • Apply recommended pre-emergence herbicides to control early weeds. se recommended herbicides like Clodinafop-propargyl 15% WP for Phalaris minor weed and 2,4-D or Metsulfuron methyl 20% WP for other broad leaves weeds.

Nutrient management

  • Use integrated nutrient management approach with organic, bio and chemical fertilizers based on soil tests.

Potato

Irrigation

  • armers are advised to irrigate the standing crop in the dry and cold weather conditions during the next days

Early Blight

  • eep watch for early blight disease on potato, if infestation occur use recommended fungicides

Onion

Transplanting

  • tart transplanting of onion. Use drip or micro sprinkler irrigation for better water use efficiency

Thrips

  • If thrips infestation is high, apply Fipronil (1 mL/L) or Tolfenpyrad 15% EC (2 mL/L) as foliar spray. Use Mancozeb/Tricyclozole/Hexaconazole (0.1%) as a foliar spray to control diseases

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 Indore?

Agromet advisories for Indore, Madhya 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 Indore advisory?

The Indore 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 Indore, Madhya Pradesh agromet advisory?

This advisory covers Chickpea, Wheat, Potato, Onion grown in Indore 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.