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Dhule Agromet Advisory -

State
Maharashtra
Valid period
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Source
Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa Amfu, Rahuri Department of Agronomy
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Cotton

Square to Flower

  • Cotton should be weed free for this purpose two weeding and one hoeing is done up to 60 days after sowing maintain soil moisture and aeration of soil.
  • Second dose of top dressing of 50 kg N/ha. or 40 kg N /ha. to BT cotton or non-BT cotton at 60 days after sowing.
  • Cotton should be irrigated in 10-15 days after sowing, if water stress occurred.

Pigeon Pea

Branching stage

  • After 35 days of sowing, perform a second weeding or hoeing. For higher yield, keep the field weed-free for 30 to 45 days after sowing.
  • To boost yield, nip (pinch) 5 cm off the top shoot of the pigeon pea plants only once, 45 days after sowing.
  • Since pigeon pea is a Kharif crop, it grows mainly on rainfall. However, if there is a water stress, and irrigation facilities are available, water the crop during its growth stage (30 to 35 days).

Soybean

Branching stage

  • Provide irrigation as needed if their crop faces water stress-specifically during the branching stage (30 to 35 days after sowing) and the flowering stage (45 to 50 days after sowing).

Spodoptera

  • Install 5 pheromone traps per hectare to monitor Spodoptera caterpillar activity early and prevent crop damage.

Maize

Vegetative Growth

  • If the soil moisture has decreased, water the crop as per requirement.

Green Gram

Flowering

  • Hoeing should be done 30 to 35 days after sowing.
  • These crops are entirely rainfed.
  • Therefore, if there is no rain when these crops are flowering and soil moisture has depleted, light irrigation should be provided during the flowering and pod-filling stages, or a 2% urea spray should be applied.

Vegetable crops

Precautionary Measures

  • Manage weeds in chili, tomato, brinjal, okra, and cucurbit crops, and perform light earthing-up (filling soil around the plant base).
  • Continuous cloudy and humid weather increases the risk of diseases like blight, powdery mildew, downy mildew, and fruit rot.
  • Inspect crops regularly; if symptoms appear, spray recommended fungicides during a break in the rainfall.
  • Keep a close watch for infestations of aphids, whiteflies, leafhoppers, and fruit borers.
  • Install yellow and blue sticky traps as needed.
  • Proceed with new planting only if there is adequate soil moisture, but avoid planting in waterlogged or excessively wet soils.
  • Thin out overly dense branches where necessary to ensure proper air circulation through the canopy.
  • Harvest ready-to-pick vegetables on time and send them for sale immediately.

Water Conservation & Irrigation

Precautionary Measures

  • If there is a dry spell/ gap or shortfall in rainfall, provide light irrigation to crops using available water from wells, borewells, or farm ponds via sprinkler or drip irrigation systems.
  • Irrigate during the early morning or evening hours to minimize evaporation losses, and use mulching.
  • Making furrows between two crop rows using a hoe (Kolpa) or a Baliram plow helps conserve water during irrigation.

Groundnut

Flowering

  • If water stress occurs during the flowering stage (25 to 30 days after sowing) and the pegging stage (35 to 45 days after sowing) in Kharif groundnut, protective irrigation should be applied.
  • Ensure that the crop does not suffer from water stress during the peg entry and pod development stages.
  • Water should be provided every alternate day at 80% of the crop evapotranspiration requirement.

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 Dhule?

Agromet advisories for Dhule, Maharashtra 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 Dhule advisory?

The Dhule 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 Dhule, Maharashtra agromet advisory?

This advisory covers Cotton, Pigeon Pea, Soybean, Maize, Green Gram, Vegetable crops, Water Conservation & Irrigation, Groundnut grown in Dhule district. Each crop entry includes pest and disease management guidance tailored to the current growth stage and weather forecast.

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