Akola Agromet Advisory

State
Maharashtra
Prepared by
PDKV, Akola / MPKV, Rahuri (ICAR AMFU)
  • Soil: Moist

Advisory issued · Soil & rainfall data for 26 Sept

5-Day Weather Forecast📍 Akola district
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Soil Moisture

26 Sept 2026 · daily average
0.311m³/m³ surface
Moist

Near field capacity — adequate for most crops

Depth profile — volumetric water content

0–1 cmSurface
0.311Moist
1–3 cmNear-surface
0.317Moist
3–9 cmShallow root
0.329Moist
9–27 cmMid root zone
0.333Moist
27–81 cmDeep root zone
0.336Moist

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

4.2 mm total
  1. 1.2 mm
  2. 1.5 mm
  3. 0.1 mm
  4. 1.4 mm

What to Do Today

Based on soil moisture + rainfall
  • Root zone has moisture (9–27 cm: 0.33 m³/m³)Crop roots have water available even if the top layer dries out.

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

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Crop advisories for Akola

Crops & issues in this advisory

#CropPest, disease or topic
1COW
2CHICKEN
3Irrigation
4Aphids / Jassids
5Pink bollworm
6Flower initiation
7Stem fly
8Leaf eating caterpillar
9Weed Control
10Fertilizer Management
11Weed Control
12Fall Army Worm
13Irrigation
14Transplanting

Frequently Asked Questions

What crops are covered in the Akola agromet advisory?

The latest Akola advisory covers Livestock, Green Gram, Cotton, Soybean, Pigeon Pea, Fruit crops, Sorghum, Maize, Black Gram, Vegetable, Maharashtra. Each crop entry gives stage-wise guidance on irrigation, pest management and disease control for the coming days.

How often is the Akola agromet advisory issued?

District agromet bulletins are issued twice a week. The latest Akola bulletin shown here was issued on 28 Aug 2026. NaPanta updates this page automatically after each new bulletin.

How should Akola 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 Akola agromet advisory?

The bulletin for Akola is prepared by the Agromet Field Unit of PDKV, Akola / MPKV, Rahuri (ICAR AMFU) under the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa, using India Meteorological Department forecasts.

Can I get the Akola advisory on my phone?

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