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Erode Agromet Advisory -

State
Tamil Nadu
Valid period
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Source
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Agro Climate Research Center
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Paddy

Transplanting

  • Expecting rainfall, samba rice transplanting may be continued with sufficient drainage.

Urea

  • Prevailing cloud cover with high relative humidity leads to less water and nutrient absorption. Hence nitrogenous fertilizers may be applied as slow release form to get more nutrient efficiency.

Maize

Avoid Irrigation

  • Rainfall is continued during this week. Provide adequate drainage in maize Irrigation may be postponed.

Root Disease

  • Rainfall is continuing. Apply Trichoderma viride 2.5 kg/ha mixed with 50 kg FYM to prevent root diseases.

Urea

  • Prevailing cloud cover with high relative humidity leads to less water and nutrient absorption. Hence nitrogenous fertilizers may be applied as slow release form to get more nutrient efficiency.

Turmeric

Avoid Irrigation

  • Rainfall is continued during this week. Provide adequate drainage in turmeric Irrigation may be postponed.

Root Disease

  • Rainfall is continuing. Apply Trichoderma viride 2.5 kg/ha mixed with 50 kg FYM to prevent root diseases.

Bulking Stage

  • Turmeric is at bulking stage, which is critical for both moisture stress and excess water. Do proper drainage.

Urea

  • Prevailing cloud cover with high relative humidity leads to less water and nutrient absorption. Hence nitrogenous fertilizers may be applied as slow release form to get more nutrient efficiency.

Leaf Spot

  • Prevailing cloudy weather with high relative humidity with drizzling is favorable for the sigatoka leaf spot in turmeric hence farmers are requested to monitor the crop and spray if required cholorothalanil @ 2g per liter of water or propiconazole @ 2ml per liter of water during non rainy days.

Millets

Sowing

  • By utilizing the continuous rainfall, pre monsoon sowing of millets may be continued in rain-fed black soil.

Urea

  • Prevailing cloud cover with high relative humidity leads to less water and nutrient absorption. Hence nitrogenous fertilizers may be applied as slow release form to get more nutrient efficiency.

Grapes

Anthracnose

  • Due to present humidity and warm temperature anthracnose incidence will be more ingrapes. Spray 1% Bordeaux mixture or 0.25% Copper fungicide.

Cotton

Weed Control

  • Arrangements may be made to do weeding by next week in Cotton after this rain.

Urea

  • Prevailing cloud cover with high relative humidity leads to less water and nutrient absorption. Hence nitrogenous fertilizers may be applied as slow release form to get more nutrient efficiency.

Livestock

Vaccination - FMD

  • Since the weather is favorable for the outbreak of foot and mouth diseases in dairy animals and cattles, vaccinate the animals at Government veterinary dispensaries.

Water stagnation

  • Water stagnation must be avoided in animal shed against mosquito.

Do's

  • Prevailing cloudy and humid weather may cause water thirst in animals, provide enough clean drinking water to the animals.

Tapioca

Planting Sett

  • Considering the anticipated rainfall Best time for planting tapioca under irrigated condition.
  • The tapioca sett must be 15 cm long with 8-10 nodes, taken from middle portion of the stem.
  • Before planting sett should be dipped in Carbendazim solution @ 1g in 1 lit water for 15 minutes.

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 Erode?

Agromet advisories for Erode, 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 Erode advisory?

The Erode 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 Erode, Tamil Nadu agromet advisory?

This advisory covers Paddy, Maize, Turmeric, Millets, Grapes, Cotton, Livestock, Tapioca grown in Erode 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.