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Agromet Advisories

Farmers and all other farm managements are advised to follow the guidelines of Government of Bangladesh to avoid infection and social transmission of CORONA virus (COVID-19). Precautions and safety measures should be taken up to prevent the Carona virus spread. Simple measures include social distancing, maintaining personal hygiene by washing hands with soap, wearing of face mask, drink hot water, stay at home and cleaning of implements and machinery. Farmers should not work in a group; consult with a doctor in case of any symptom. Please stay at home does not visit the field until it is very necessary.

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Salient Weather Conditions & Forecast

As per the weather forecast of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) during next 24 hours’ weather may remain mainly dry with partly cloudy sky over the district. Light fog may occur at places over the district. Night temperature may fall by (1-2)°C and day temperature may rise by (1-2) )°C over the district. As per the outlook issued by BMD for next 72 hours’ night temperature may fall further at the end period. During last four days, heavy rainfall occurred over the district and as per the quantitative medium range weather forecast; there is no possibility of rainfall is likely during next five days.  Detail Agromet advisory are given below.

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Aman:

• Maintain the required water level in the land.

• In case of infestation of stem borer insects, apply 180-190 gm of Cartap group or 10 gm of Thiamethoxam + Chlorantraniliprol group of pesticides per bigha for control.
• In case of infestation of leaf-wrapping insects, apply 180-190 gm of Cartap group or 10 gm of Thiamethoxam + Chlorantraniliprole group of pesticides per bigha for control.
• Brown Plant Hopper may be attacked. In case of high infestation, apply Isoprocarb / MIPC group pesticide at the rate of 175 gm per bigha.
• Use light traps to control insects.
• Drain out water from the paddy field 15 days before harvesting
• If the crop is 80% mature, collect it in a sunny day.

Boro Paddy:

Seedbed-

• The current climate is ideal for making seedbeds. Continue to create seedbeds.
• Dry seedbeds can be made in areas where the incidence of cold is high. In this case 25-30 cm ditch should be placed between each two plots.

Mustard:

• The first irrigation should be given within 20-25 days of sowing (before flowering) and the second irrigation should be given within 50-55 days (during fruiting).
• Aphid insects may attack during flowering and fruiting of mustard plants. Only 50 g of neem seeds should be broken and soaked in 1 liter of water for 12 hours. In case of severe infestation, Malathion 57 EC should be mixed in 2 ml per liter of water and sprayed twice in 10 days interval after 3 pm.
• Drain out excess rainfall, if any.

Wheat:

• Apply first irrigation during three leaf cycle (17-21 days after sowing), second irrigation at heading stage (50-55 days after sowing) and third irrigation at grain formation (75-80 days after sowing).
• In case of rust disease of wheat leaves, Propiconazole should be mixed at the rate of 0.5 ml per liter of water or Tebuconazole at the rate of 1 ml per liter of water and sprayed 2-3 times after 10 days.
• In case of root rot disease in wheat field, Carbendazim or Carboxin + Thiram should be mixed at the rate of 2 gm per liter of water and sprayed in the soil at the base of the plant.
• Drain out excess rainfall, if any.

Potato:

• In case of infestation of cutworm, look for infected cut potato plant, turn the soil around it, find the worm, collect it and kill it. Insect infestation is high and pheromone traps and insecticides can be used to control insects. In addition, Chlorpyrifos 20 EC at the rate of 5 ml per liter of water should be mixed and sprayed on the roots and soil of the plant.
• Apply irrigation, as per requirement.
• Drain out excess rainfall, if any.

Maize:

• Continue sowing the seeds. Apply first irrigation within 15-20 days of sowing, second irrigation within 30-35 days, third irrigation within 60-70 days and fourth irrigation within 85-89 days.
• Drain out excess rainfall, if any.

Vegetables

• In case of infestation of eggplant tip and fruit borer insects, cut and destroy the affected tip along with the insects. Insect reproduction can be greatly reduced by using pheromone traps. Only use moderate amounts of specific potent chemical pesticides or locally recommended organic pesticides if absolutely necessary.
• In case of infestation of flies in pumpkin vegetables, use pheromone and bisotop traps together. Pesticides of alpha cypermethrin group can be used.
• In case of powdery mildew in pumpkin vegetables, apply hexaconazole or mancozeb.
• In case of infestation of aphid insects in beans and cabbage, apply approved pesticides of Chlorpyrifos group.
• Drain out excess rainfall, if any.

Horticultural crops

• Fruit orchards need to be intercultural operation.

• In case of symptoms of Sigatoka disease on banana leaves, 0.5 ml of Score or 2 g of Noin or Bavistin or 0.1 ml of Econazole / Folico should be mixed in every liter of water and sprayed 2-3 times at intervals of 15-20 days.

• Apply Isoprocarb (MIPC) group pesticide if banana beetle infestation occurs.
• If millibugs attack guava, use approved pesticides. This insect can also be controlled by spraying powdered soap at the rate of 5 grams per liter of water.
• Take necessary action in case of infestation of fruit flies in guava.
• Drain out excess rainfall, if any.

Livestock:

• Feed cattle with hay as well as grass, leaves or granular feed.
• Vaccinate cattle regularly to prevent disease.
• Keep the cow house dry and clean.
• Black polythene or sacks can be used around the house to protect the floor from the cold and wind to prevent cold.

Poultry:

• Vaccinate poultry to prevent disease.
• If symptoms of any disease appear, consult a veterinarian immediately for proper treatment.

Fishery

• Apply lime to clean pond water.
• Contact your local fisheries office for any advice.