Due to the prevailing weather condition, the incidence of fall Army worm spreads widely in the Maize fields.
As a preventive method, apply 100kg Neem cake per acre and spray 2gms of Bacillus Thuringiensis per liter of water.
After the invasion of Fall Army Worm, fix Pheromone traps @ 20Nos. per acre to attract and kill the moths.
To control, prepare a solution using 10 liters of water with 100ml Neem oil, 3 teaspoon lime powder, 3 teaspoon turmeric powder, 500ml cow urine, sticking agent or soap, 8 small pelletes of Camphor, 50ml of sprit (First dissolve the camphor with sprit and add it with the solution) stir well and spray the solution on the top of the shoot.
Livestock
Do's
Due to the prevailing weather condition greens and straw should be given to the cow as half (quantity) in the morning and half in the evening after milking.
Long and hard stem fodders should be cut into small pieces and fed to the animals.
Better to feed the cow with mixture of young foliage and dry grass with hay.
Silage should be given after the end of milking, concentrated feed should be given in the morning and evening with equal distribution.
Don't
Do not change the fodder and its quantity and it can be changed gradually.
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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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 Dindigul?
Agromet advisories for Dindigul, Tamil Nadu 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 Dindigul advisory?
The Dindigul 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 Dindigul, Tamil Nadu agromet advisory?
This advisory covers Maize, Livestock grown in Dindigul district. Each crop entry includes pest and disease management guidance tailored to the current growth stage and weather forecast.
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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.
