Agro- meteorological Advisory Bulletin for the
State of Haryana
For the period 13th to 16th April, 2012
Issued on
Friday, 13th April, 2012
Issued by
Meteorological Centre Chandigarh
In collaboration with
Haryana Agricultural University Hisar & Department of Agriculture, Haryana
Met sub-divisions of the state
As per IMD classification entire Haryana State consisting of twenty-one(21)
districts has been taken as one meteorological sub-division.
Agroclimatic zones of the state
No.
Agroclimatic Zone
Districts
Agromet Field Unit
(AMFU) Location
1
Eastern zone
Panchkula, Ambala, Faridabad,
Kurukshetra, Karnal,
Kaithal,
Yamunanagar, Panipat, Sonepat
& Parts of Jind, Rohtak, Jhajjar,
Gurgaon and Mewat.
Kaul (Kaithal)
2
Western zone
Sirsa, Fatehbad, Hisar, Bhiwani,
Narnaul, Mahendergarh, Rewari,
Parts of Jind, Rohtak , Jhajjar,
Gurgaon and Mewat.
Hisar
Part I: Weather
Significant Past Weather in different agroclimatic zones
Weather Forecast for different agro-climatic zones
For the period 10/04/2012 to 12/04/2012.
valid until 0830 hrs of 17/04/2012 (Area Covered in
50 Km radius around the station)
Eastern zone
Heatwave
conditions prevailed at isolated Light to moderate rain/ thundershowers likely at few
pockets on 10th and 12th whereas Rainfall also places during the period. Hailstorm/thunderstorm
occurred at isolated places on 10th, at few with wind speed exceeding 45 KMPH likely at
places on 12th and at many places on 11th .
isolated places.
Chief amounts of rainfall in cms: Nil.
Mean maximum temperature was around 340 C Outlook for subsequent two days : No large change.
which was slightly above normal. Mean
minimum temperature was around 20 deg. C
which was 1-2 deg. C above normal. The
average morning and afternoon relative
humidity were 57 and 25 percent respectively.
The average wind speed during the period was
06 km/hr.
Western zone
Heatwave
conditions prevailed at isolated Light to moderate rain/ thundershowers likely at few
pockets on 10th and 12th whereas Rainfall also places during the period. Hailstorm/thunderstorm
occurred at isolated places on 10th, at few with wind speed exceeding 45 KMPH likely at
places on 12th and at many places on 11th .
isolated places.
Chief amounts of rainfall in cms: Nil.
Mean maximum temperature was around 370C Outlook for subsequent two days : No large change.
which was slightly above normal. Mean
minimum temperature was around 19 deg. C
which was near normal. The average morning
and afternoon relative humidity were 55 and 25
percent respectively. The average wind speed
during the period was 06 km/hr.
Part II: Agroclimatic Zonewise Agricultural/Agro-meteorological
Advisories
Eastern zone
Wheat
Fodder
Sugarcane
Animal
husbandry
For crop sown after 5 December, need based irrigation can be given. Care should be
taken not to irrigate the crop on windy/stormy day.
Sow early summer and multicut fodder during this month to meet fodder scarcity
during summer lean period. Coserve surplus Barseem as hay and oats as silage for
cheap milk production during lean period.
Irrigate the crop at 7-12 days interval for better growth of the crop. Apply 65 kg
urea to ratoon crop and give irrigation.
Summer is approaching. So take adequate steps to protect the animals from
summer heat and stress. Keep the animal and poultry sheds clean and dry. Make
sure that all the animals are vaccinated against FMD. Increase protein level in the
concentrate by increasing oilseed cakes by 5-7 per cent. Do not feed excess
wheat/cereal to dairy animals. This can be fatal.
It is best time to replace the stock. Reduce the thickness of litter and change the wet
litter. Provide the cool and fresh water to birds. Provide sufficient water to avoid
excess movement of birds. Proper vaccination schedule must be followed. White
wash the poultry shed from outside especially roof. This will help to reflect the sun
rays.
Vegetables &
Fruits
Irrigate the tomato crop once a week to encourage maximum fruit setting and
development of fruits. Take care of Kharif onion nursery sown in March and
irrigate regularly after 5-7 days interval. Transplant seedlings of chilli in the
afternoon keeping ridges at 75 cm and plants at 60 cm distance.
During this month there is a marked change in weather. The temperature rises
rapidly and humidity gets low. The growers are advised to adopt the measures to
save their valuable fruit trees from drought, windstorm and sun injury. Whitewash
the trunk, provide shelter to young trees and give frequent irrigation. Apply second
dose of inorganic fertilizers to the fruit trees of citrus, pear and grapes.
Oil Seeds
The crop is ready to harvest when the pods turn yellow. Timely sown raya and
taramira should be harvested during this week and owing to grain shattering in
raya care should be taken to harvest it at the proper time.
Sowing of summer moong (SML-668) and summer mash (Sathi mash, i.e. Mash
1008 or Mash-414 or Mash-218) may be started from middle of March onward. Use
15 kg seed rate per acre for summer moong and 20 kg for summer mash.
Summer Pulses
Western zone
Wheat
Fodder
Vegetables &
Fruits
Sugarcane
Animal
Husbandry
For crop sown after 5 December, need based irrigation can be given. Care should be
taken not to irrigate the crop on windy/stormy day.
Sow early summer and multicut fodder during this month to meet fodder scarcity
during summer lean period. Coserve surplus Barseem as hay and oats as silage for
cheap milk production during lean period.
Irrigate the tomato crop once a week to encourage maximum fruit setting and
development of fruits. Take care of Kharif onion nursery sown in March and
irrigate regularly after 5-7 days interval. Transplant seedlings of chilli in the
afternoon keeping ridges at 75 cm and plants at 60 cm distance.
During this month there is a marked change in weather. The temperature rises
rapidly and humidity gets low. The growers are advised to adopt the measures to
save their valuable fruit trees from drought, windstorm and sun injury. Whitewash
the trunk, provide shelter to young trees and give frequent irrigation. Apply second
dose of inorganic fertilizers to the fruit trees of citrus, pear and grapes.
Irrigate the crop at 7-12 days interval for better growth of the crop. Apply 65 kg
urea to ratoon crop and give irrigation.
Summer is approaching. So take adequate steps to protect the animals from
summer heat and stress. Keep the animal and poultry sheds clean and dry. Make
sure that all the animals are vaccinated against FMD. Increase protein level in the
concentrate by increasing oilseed cakes by 5-7 per cent. Do not feed excess
wheat/cereal to dairy animals. This can be fatal.
It is best time to replace the stock. Reduce the thickness of litter and change the wet
litter. Provide the cool and fresh water to birds. Provide sufficient water to avoid
excess movement of birds. Proper vaccination schedule must be followed. White
wash the poultry shed from outside especially roof. This will help to reflect the sun
rays.
Oil Seeds
Summer Pulses
The crop is ready to harvest when the pods turn yellow. Timely sown raya and
taramira should be harvested during this week and owing to grain shattering in
raya care should be taken to harvest it at the proper time.
Sowing of summer moong (SML-668) and summer mash (Sathi mash, i.e. Mash
1008 or Mash-414 or Mash-218) may be started from middle of March onward. Use
15 kg seed rate per acre for summer moong and 20 kg for summer mash.