Rice Boro

• Stage:Heading
• Arrange proper solarisation within the row by stirring the plants after each 2 rows.
• Where seedlings are 90-110 days old apply last top dressing with urea and potash.
• There is a chance of attack of insect/pests like, Rice Stem borer, Rice hispa, etc. Constant monitoring is required for its level of incidences. If noticed, collect the adults using hand net & destroy them by burying under soil or by burning. Also apply Carbofuran 5g @10kg / ha. or Diazinon 10g @17kg/ha. for its control.
• There is chance of Blast and brown spot attack due to light fog and raised temperature. . Apply Trooper 6.0g or Nativo 6.0g/litre water twice in 10-15 days.
• Keep the field and irrigation channel weed free.
• Maintain 2-5 cm land water level.
• Apply irrigation.

Vegetable

• Due to winter season, there is a chance of powdery mildew in vegetables.To control the disease spraying with Hexaconazol/Tebuconazol @ 1.0ml/litre of water is advised.
• Prevailing weather conditions are favorable for thrips & aphids in chilli. Spray Malathion 57EC @ 1.0ml/litre or Emamectin benzoate 5% SG @ 0.5g/litre or Dimethoate 40 EC @ 2.0 ml/litre water for the control of thrips & aphids.
• It is advised to apply mulch and well rotten FYM in vegetable crops to conserve soil moisture.
• Apply Irrigation.

Horticultural

• Under the present weather conditions, there is a chance of boron deficiency in banana. It is advised to spray one gram Borax per liter of water.
• There is a chance of blackening of tender fruit due to fungal attack in jackfruit under the prevailing weather condition. Pluck and destroy the affected fruit. For preventing the attack spray Carbendazin@2g/liter of water
• Under the prevailing weather conditions, there is a chance of powdery mildew disease incidence before flowering and after fruit formation in mango. Spraying of Indofil M-45 (Mancozeb Fungicide)@ 2.0g/litre water before flowering or at very early flowering stages.
• Prevailing weather conditions are congenial for incidences of mealy bug on mango plants. Spray Carbaryl(Sevin 85 SP) @ 2.0g / liter of water.
• At the flowering stage and present weather conditions, there may be an attack of hopper in the mango plant. Cypermethrin 10 EC @ 1.0ml per liter of water may be sprayed to manage the attack.
• Apply Irrigation.

Mustard

• Stage:Maturity to Harvesting
• Spray 1 kg Cuppor Oxychloride or 800 g Dethane-M 45/acre in 200 litre water to control leaf blight disease.
• Be watchful for aphids in the mustard crop. If seen, spray of Malathion @2ml/ L water.
• Present weather may favour the infestation of leaf webber. To control leaf webber spray 200 ml Ithofenprox or Deltamethrin per acre.
• Present weather conditions are favourable for incidence of Pod borer. Hand picking followed by burning of the infected parts should be done for its control.
• Advice to harvest mustard if the 80% crop is in matured stage.
• Where plants are found mature complete harvesting --No irrigation should be applied

Livestock

• Take necessary steps to prevent external parasites.
• The temperature can be increased by lighting high-wattage bulbs in cowsheds.
• Give PPR Vaccine to the goat and sheep.
• Vaccinate to prevent blackleg or black quarter and anthrax.
• Give lukewarm water to drink.
• Keep the cowshed neat and clean.
• Feed 50-100g mineral mixture daily with feed to maintain cattle health.

Poultry

• Keep the poultry shed clean and dry.
• Vaccinate if not vaccinated against chicken pox.
• Take necessary measures to protect against fungal diseases.
• Let the hens out of the coop a little late in the morning and close the coop door in the evening.

Fishery

• Apply lime to the pond to protect fish from bacterial diseases during winter. (250-500 gm/percent)
• Prepare the pond. Plan which types of fish you want to farm (Rui, Tangra fish, Horn fish, Magur, Pangas, Pabda, Shol, Tilapia, Lobster, Prawn, etc.).
• Remove black mud from the bottom by watering and drying the bottom well in the sun.
• Uncultivated fish should be removed by water ponds or applying rotenone.
• Repair pond banks if damaged. Drain out excess water from the pond.
• Reduce fish density, and transfer to other ponds if necessary.
• Give quality food.
• Pond’s depth will be 1-1.5 m. Keep clean the pond water.
• Ensure enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures. 28-32°C is the ideal temperature for fish.
• Reduce food in winter. Stop feeding if needed.