Integrated Agromet Advisory Service Bulletin from 11

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May’16 Dimapur District

Bulletin No:38/2016

ICAR RESEARCH COMPLEX FOR NEH REGION (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) NAGALAND CENTER, JHARNAPANI. MEDZIPHEMA

Weather summary of the preceding week Weather forecast valid upto 15^thMay‘16

Light rain occurred the past week

Maximum and minimum temperatures ranged 30⁰C to 33⁰C and 19⁰C to 22⁰C, respectively.

Relative humidity varied from 28% to 90%.

Wind speed ranged from 1 to 2 kmph

Probability of light rain the coming week.

The max temp is likely to be 30⁰C - 34⁰C and the min temp 20⁰C to 22⁰C

Sky is likely to be partly cloudythe coming week

Relative Humidityis likely to range from 32% to 85%.

Wind speedmay reach upto 2- 3 kmph

Wind directionwill be mostly southeasterly

Main Crops Stage Pest/

diseases

Agro-meteorological Advisories

Field crops

To improve infiltration and water retention in soils include diverse crop rotations with legumes like peas, beans, soybean, lentil, peanut, cowpea, pigeon pea etc

Field crops Seeds Use quality and certified seeds for all crops. Success in raising healthy seedlings depends to a larger extent on the quality of seeds. Before sowing, seed should be treated with biological control agent formulations which protects the seed against soil-born fungi and also give a boost to the seedlings

Maize Harvesting stage After harvesting, keep the harvested products in a safe place for threshing.

Water harvesting

Summer rain is erratic. Dig more number of jalkund or pond to store water right now. Harvested rainwater can give you off season vegetable and a good price

Horticultural crops

Citrus - During this season, light earth work should be carried out in the plant basin and mulching should be carried out with locally available dry grasses/ leaves/ straw near the base of the trunk to conserve soil moisture

Summer crops

To control fruit borer in tomato, shoot and fruit borer in brinjal establish pheromone trap to prey moth @ 12 nos, per acre or collect infested fruits and shoots and bury it in the soil are advised.

Okra Sowing Grow maize on border as a barrier to prevent the entry of shoot & fruit borer adults.

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Gap filling should be done.

Cucurbits Germination stage For cucurbits, after germination if there is attack of red pumpkin beetle, control the insect with the dusting of mixture of kerosene oil + ash in adequate proportion.

Cowpea Germination stage Spacing of cowpea depends on the variety and cropping system that are used. Recommended planting for the improved varieties is 75 cm between rows and 20 cm within rows.

Chilli Transplanting stage

The field should be well prepared to fine tilth and mix adequate quantity of FYM or compost @ 1-2 ton/ha. Healthy seedlings are selected which are free from virus affected

Mulching should be carried out

Poultry To prevent diseases in poultry, provide clean drinking water; avoid overcrowding, regular cleaning and disinfection of feeders, waterers, house and disposal of dead birds by burning or burial

Piggery Piglets should be dewormed regularly, every three months as infection with worms can cause diarrhoea, weight loss, lung problems, death. Worms from pigs can cause disease in human. Pregnant sow should be dewormed before giving birth; otherwise she will pass on infection to her litter

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Integrated Agromet Advisory Service Bulletin from 11

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May’16 Kiphire District

Bulletin No:38/2016

Probability of no rain the coming week.

The max tempis likely to be 27⁰C - 33⁰C and themin temp18⁰C to 22⁰C

Sky is likely to be mainly clearthe coming week

Wind directionwill be mostly southerly

diseases

Field crops

Summer rain is erratic. Dig more number of jalkund or pond to store water right now. Harvested rainwater can give you off season vegetable and a good price Horticultural crops

Citrus - During this season, light earth work should be carried out in the plant basin and mulching should be carried out with locally available dry grasses/ leaves/ straw near the base of the trunk to conserve soil moisture

Summer crops To control fruit borer in tomato, shoot and fruit borer in brinjal establish pheromone trap to prey moth @ 12 nos, per acre or collect infested fruits and shoots and bury it in the soil are advised.

Okra Sowing Grow maize on border as a barrier to prevent the entry of shoot & fruit borer adults.

Cucurbits Germination stage

For cucurbits,after germination if there is attack of red pumpkin beetle, control the insect with the dusting of mixture of kerosene oil + ash in adequate

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proportion.

Cowpea Germination

stage

Spacing of cowpea depends on the variety and cropping system that are used.

Recommended planting for the improved varieties is 75 cm between rows and 20 cm within rows.

The field should be well prepared to fine tilth and mix adequate quantity of FYM or compost @ 1-2 ton/ha. Healthy seedlings are selected which are free from virus affected

Fishery Complete the work of digging or re- digging of pond by next one or two weeks before the monsoon arrive

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Integrated Agromet Advisory Service Bulletin from 11

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May’16 Kohima District

Bulletin No:38/2016

Maximum and minimum temperatures ranged 29

0C to 33⁰C and 18⁰C to 20⁰C, respectively.

 Probability of light rain the coming week.

 The max temp is likely to be 30⁰C - 33⁰C and the min temp 20⁰C to 22⁰C

Diseases

Field crops

Summer crops To control fruit borer in tomato, shoot and fruit borer in brinjal establish pheromone trap to prey moth @ 12 nos, per acre or collect infested fruits and shoots and bury it in the soil are advised.

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For cucurbits,after germination if there is attack of red pumpkin beetle, control the insect with the dusting of mixture of kerosene oil + ash in adequate proportion.

stage

Spacing of cowpea depends on the variety and cropping system that are used. Recommended planting for the improved varieties is 75 cm between rows and 20 cm within rows.

The field should be well prepared to fine tilth and mix adequate quantity of FYM or compost @ 1-2 ton/ha. Healthy seedlings are selected which are free from virus affected

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Integrated Agromet Advisory Service Bulletin from 11

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May’16 Longleng District

Bulletin No:38/2016

The max temp is likely to be 30⁰C - 34⁰C and themin temp 20⁰C to 22⁰C

diseases

Field crops

Citrus - During this season, light earth work should be carried out in the plant basin and mulching should be carried out with locally available dry grasses/ leaves/ straw near the base of the trunk to conserve soil moisture

Summer crops To control fruit borer in tomato, shoot and fruit borer in brinjal establish pheromone trap to prey moth @ 12 nos, per acre or collect infested fruits and shoots and bury it in the soil are advised.

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Okra Sowing Grow maize on borderasa barrier to prevent the entry of shoot & fruit borer adults.

Cucurbits Germination stage For cucurbits,after germination if there is attack of red pumpkin beetle, control the insect with the dusting of mixture of kerosene oil + ash in adequate proportion.

Cowpea Germination stage Spacing of cowpea depends on the variety and cropping system that are used. Recommended planting for the improved varieties is 75 cm between rows and 20 cm within rows.

Chilli Transplanting stage The field should be well prepared to fine tilth and mix adequate quantity of FYM or compost @ 1-2 ton/ha. Healthy seedlings are selected which are free from virus affected

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Integrated Agromet Advisory Service Bulletin from 11

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May’16 Mokokchung District

Bulletin No: 38/2016

ICAR RESEARCH COMPLEX FOR NEH REGION (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) NAGALAND CENTER, JHARNAPANI,MEDZIPHEMA

 The max tempis likely to be 30⁰C - 34⁰C and themin temp20⁰C to 22⁰C

Wind directionwill be mostly southeasterly

Diseases

Field crops

Field crops Seeds Use quality and certified seeds for all crops. Success in raising healthy seedlings depends to a larger extent on the quality of seeds. Before sowing, seed should be treated with biological control agent formulations which protects the seed against soil-born fungi and also give a boost to the seedlings Maize Harvesting stage After harvesting, keep the harvested products in a safe place for threshing.

Citrus - During this season, light earth work should be carried out in the plant basin and mulching should be carried out with locally available dry grasses/ leaves/

straw near the base of the trunk to conserve soil moisture

Summer crops To control fruit borer in tomato, shoot and fruit borer in brinjal establish pheromone trap to prey moth @ 12 nos, per acre or collect infested fruits and shoots and bury it in the soil are advised.

Okra Sowing Grow maize on border as a barrier to prevent the entry of shoot & fruit borer adults.

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Cucurbits Germination stage For cucurbits, after germination if there is attack of red pumpkin beetle, control the insect with the dusting of mixture of kerosene oil + ash in adequate proportion.

Cowpea Germination stage Spacing of cowpea depends on the variety and cropping system that are used.

Recommended planting for the improved varieties is 75 cm between rows and 20 cm within rows.

The field should be well prepared to fine tilth and mix adequate quantity of FYM or compost @ 1-2 ton/ha. Healthy seedlings are selected which are free from virus affected

Fishery Complete the work of digging or re- digging of pond by next one or two weeks before the monsoon arrive

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Integrated Agromet Advisory Service Bulletin from 11

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to 15

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May’16 Mon District

Bulletin No:38/2016

ICAR RESEARCH COMPLEX FOR NEH REGION (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) NAGALAND CENTER, JHARNAPANI,MEDZIPHEMA

Relative humidity varied from 38% to 90%

Max tempis likely to be 30⁰C - 34⁰C and themin temp20⁰C to 22⁰C

 Wind directionwill be mostly southerly

Diseases

Field crops

Jhum paddy Vegetative stage

Timely weeding should be done.

Maize Germination

stage

Pest is a major problem in maize crop, so stubble, weed should be destroyed properly by adopting proper tillage practices so as to reduce the potential of carryover of pest from one season to another

Summer rain is erratic. Dig more number of jalkund or pond to store water right now. Harvested rainwater can give you off season vegetable and a good price

Ginger Sowing stage Rhizome rot The plot should be well drained free from water logging and while planting healthy rhizomes should be used for cultivation so as to prevent rhizome rot.

Okra Vegetative stage Remove debris and all the alternate host plants from field;

Collect and destroy all the infested shoots and fruits.

Cucurbits Vegetative stage Red beetle Till June is the peak period of activity.

Cultural practices like clean cultivation should be carried out so as to reduce the pest damage.

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Cowpea Vegetative stage Erect support with wooden sticks for trailing plants. Timely earthing up should be done to check weed growth.

Proper earthing up should be carried out

Poultry To prevent the spread of infection, safe disposal of dead /culled birds should be carried out whenever needed

Piggery There are several worms, which can affect the pigs. They suck the blood from the intestine and make the animal anemic.

Periodical checkup of faces for parasitic load should be done and veterinarian should be contacted for treatment

Fishery Do not depend solely on rainwater to fill your pond as when it does not rain, there may not be enough water to keep your pond full and the fish may die

During extremely hot weather, check your pond regularly at sunrise for signs of stressed fish

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Integrated Agromet Advisory Service Bulletin from 11

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May’16 Peren District

Bulletin No:38/2016

Sky is likely to be partly clearthe coming week

diseases

Field crops

Maize Harvesting

stage

After harvesting, keep the harvested products in a safe place for threshing.

Citrus - During this season, light earth work should be carried out in the plant basin and mulching should be carried out with locally available dry grasses/

leaves/ straw near the base of the trunk to conserve soil moisture

Summer crops To control fruit borer in tomato, shoot and fruit borer in brinjal establish pheromone trap to prey moth @ 12 nos, per acre or collect infested fruits and shoots and bury it in the soil are advised.

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For cucurbits, after germination if there is attack of red pumpkin beetle, control the insect with the dusting of mixture of kerosene oil + ash in adequate proportion.

stage

Complete the work of digging or re- digging of pond by next one or two weeks before the monsoon arrive

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Integrated Agromet Advisory Service Bulletin from 11

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to 15

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May’16 Phek District

Bulletin No:38/2016

ICAR RESEARCH COMPLEX FOR NEH REGION (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) NAGALAND CENTER,JHARNAPANI, MEDZIPHEMA

Main Crops

Stage Pest/

Diseases

Field crops

Maize Harvesting stage

After harvesting, keep the harvested products in a safe place for threshing.

Citrus - During this season, light earth work should be carried out in the plant basin and mulching should be carried out with locally available dry grasses/ leaves/ straw near the base of the trunk to conserve soil moisture

To control fruit borer in tomato, shoot and fruit borer in brinjal establish pheromone trap to prey moth @ 12 nos, per acre or collect infested fruits and shoots and bury it in the soil are advised.

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Okra Sowing Grow maize on borderasa barrier to prevent the entry of shoot & fruit borer adults.

For cucurbits,after germination if there is attack of red pumpkin beetle, control the insect with the dusting of mixture of kerosene oil + ash in adequate proportion.

Cowpea Germination stage

Recommended planting for the improved varieties is 75 cm between rows and 20 cm within rows.

The field should be well prepared to fine tilth and mix adequate quantity of FYM or compost @ 1-2 ton/ha. Healthy seedlings are selected which are free from virus affected

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Integrated Agromet Advisory Service Bulletin from 11

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May’16 Tuensang District

Bulletin No:38/2016

ICAR RESEARCH COMPLEX FOR NEH REGION (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) NAGALAND CENTER,JHARNAPANI. MEDZIPHEMA

 Wind speed ranged from 1 to 2 kmph

Sky is likely to be partly clearthe coming week

Diseases

Field crops

To control fruit borer in tomato, shoot and fruit borer in brinjal establish pheromone trap to prey moth @ 12 nos, per acre or collect infested fruits and shoots and bury it in the soil are advised.

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Integrated Agromet Advisory Service Bulletin from 11

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May’16 Wokha District

Bulletin No:38/2016

ICAR RESEARCH COMPLEX FOR NEH REGION (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) NAGALAND CENTER, JHARNAPANI.MEDZIPHEMA

No rain occurred the past week

 The max tempis likely to be 32⁰C - 34⁰C and the min temp 19⁰C to 22⁰C

Diseases

Field crops

Citrus - During this season, light earth work should be carried out in the plant basin and mulching should be carried out with locally available dry grasses/ leaves/ straw near the base of the trunk to conserve soil moisture

To control fruit borer in tomato, shoot and fruit borer in brinjal establish pheromone trap to prey moth @ 12 nos, per acre or collect infested fruits and shoots and bury it in the soil are advised.

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Okra Sowing Grow maize on border asa barrier to prevent the entry of shoot & fruit borer adults.

Cucurbits Germination stage For cucurbits,after germination if there is attack of red pumpkin beetle, control the insect with the dusting of mixture of kerosene oil + ash in adequate proportion.

Cowpea Germination stage Spacing of cowpea depends on the variety and cropping system that are used. Recommended planting for the improved varieties is 75 cm between rows and 20 cm within rows.

Chilli Transplanting stage The field should be well prepared to fine tilth and mix adequate quantity of FYM or compost @ 1-2 ton/ha. Healthy seedlings are selected which are free from virus affected

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Integrated Agromet Advisory Service Bulletin from 11

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to 15

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May’16 Zunheboto District

Bulletin No:38/2016

ICAR RESEARCH COMPLEX FOR NEH REGION (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) NAGALAND CENTER,JHARNAPANI. MEDZIPHEMA

 Wind speed ranged from 1 to 2 kmph

 The max tempis likely to be 30⁰C - 34⁰C and themin temp20⁰C to 24⁰C

Diseases

Field crops

Field crops Seeds Use quality and certified seeds for all crops. Success in raising healthy seedlings depends to a larger extent on the quality of seeds. Before sowing, seed should be treated with biological control agent formulations which protects the seed against soil-born fungi and also give a boost to the seedlings Maize Harvesting stage After harvesting, keep the harvested products in a safe place for threshing.

To control fruit borer in tomato, shoot and fruit borer in brinjal establish pheromone trap to prey moth @ 12 nos, per acre or collect infested fruits and shoots and bury it in the soil are advised.

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Okra Sowing Grow maize on borderasa barrier to prevent the entry of shoot & fruit borer adults.

Recommended planting for the improved varieties is 75 cm between rows and 20 cm within rows.

The field should be well prepared to fine tilth and mix adequate quantity of FYM or compost @ 1-2 ton/ha. Healthy seedlings are selected which are free from virus affected

Complete the work of digging or re- digging of pond by next one or two weeks before the monsoon arrive

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