Agro-Meteorological Information Systems Development Project
Department of Agricultural Extension
National Bulletin
Date: 24 May 2023
24 May 2023 [Wednesday]
FOR THE PERIOD 24.05.2023 - 28.05.2023
Realized Weather at different locations in the country
Rainfall for last 24 hours (till 06 AM on 24 May 2023) and maximum temperature on 23 May 2023 and minimum temperature on 24 May 2023 is given below:
Spatial Distribution of weather parameters for the Week ending on 23 May 2023
Weather Forecast and Advisory for the Period of 23.05.2023 to 28.05.2023
District Wise Quantitative Weather Forecast for next Five days from 24.05.2023 to 28.05.2023
Different Satellite Products over Bangladesh
NOAA/VIIRS BLENDED NDVI composite for the week. No. 20 (14.05.2023 to 20.05.2023) over Agricultural regions of Bangladesh
NOAA/ AVHRR BLENDED VCI composite for the week No. 20 (14.05.2023 to 20.05.2023) over Agricultural regions of Bangladesh
NOAA/ AVHRR BLENDED TCI composite for the week No. 20 (14.05.2023 to 20.05.2023) over Agricultural regions of Bangladesh
NOAA/ AVHRR BLENDED VHI composite for the week No. 20 (14.05.2023 to 20.05.2023) over Agricultural regions of Bangladesh
Agromet Advisories
According to the medium range forecast, The following agromet advisories are provided in these circumstances:
Khulna Region (Districts: Bagerhat, Khulna, Narail and Satkhira)
Rice Aus
Stage:Tillering
Inspect & monitor disease-pest e.g. Leaf blast, Bacterial leaf blight(BLB),Brown spot, Rice stem borers, Rice hispa, Thrips, Leaf roller etc. and take appropriate plant protection measures.
There is a chance of attack of Rice stemborer at this stage of crop. 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. To captivate & control the butterflies, place 5.0 Pheromone Traps/bigha. Also apply Diazinon 10g @17kg/ha. for its control.
There is chance of Blast,brown spot attack at this stage.If noticed apply Trooper 6.0g or Nativo 6.0g/litre water twice in 10-15 days interval.
All the plant protection measure should be taken at clear & sunny days.
Apply urea 6 kg/bigha as 2nd top dressing(Final dose) after 56 days of transplanting.
Rice Boro
Stage:Maturity to Harvesting
Where early transplanted paddy found 80% maturity, harvest and transfer it to a safe place immediately.
At this stage of crop and climatic conditions, there is a chance of Gandhi bug incidences. . For Gandhi bug spray Carbaryl 50 WP@2g/liter of water. Avoid excess irrigation in absence of rain in the field otherwise the base will be rotten.
Keep the rice land up to 2-5 cm water level.
Drain out the water from the land 15 days before harvest.
Vegetable
It is advised to monitor the tomato crop for leaf curl under present environmental condition. Farmers are advised to remove all infected plants and destroy them. Disinfect gardening tools after every use. Control white fly, the vector, by spraying imidacloprid 17.8 SL @ 0.5ml/ liters of water before populations reach high levels.
It is advised to provide mechanical support in banana and papaya plants to prevent lodging due to gusty wind.
Under the present environmental condition, harvest the matured and undamaged banana bunches and papaya fruits.
Present weather condition is favourable for fungal diseases.Spray with Copper oxychloride(50%) @ 3 g per litre of water for control of fungal diseases.
Apply light irrigation if required.
Horticultural
It is advised to provide shade to newly planted and small plants of mango to protect from hot weather and scorching sunlight.
Weather is congenial for burrowing nematode in banana; apply neem cake (1 kg/plant) at the time of planting to reduce the pest population.
Store the harvested banana bunches in dry places to prevent disease incidence due to sudden thunderstorms causing rainfall. Keep harvested produce at safer places.
Provide mechanical support to banana, young fruit plants and carry out propping up in sugarcane to prevent the crops from lodging due to strong winds.
Weather is congenial for sigatoka leaf spot disease in banana. Cut and remove all severely affected leaves and spray Propiconazol 1ml/ liter of water.
Apply light Irrigation.
Livestock
Vaccinate to prevent anthrax, black quarter and scurvy consecutively 15-days before monsoon.
Stock feed for monsoons.
Add 50gm of iodized salt and 50-100gm mineral mixture with daily feed for good health.
Keep enough ventilation in the shed.
Poultry
Take advice from a veterinarian to prevent various diseases.
Keep stock chicken feed for timing of adverse rainy season.
Provide eat food enriched with vitamin C
Fishery
Give quality food according to the quantity of fish at a specific time and place every day.
If there were fish diseases or less growth, contact immediately the nearest Upazila fisheries office.
Monitor the growth of fish and disease by sampling every 15 days.
Observe the fish for getting fed.
Making your fish food, maintain the percentage of proteins and other ingredients as per the formula.
Apply fertilizers (per day- Urea 6gm, TSP 4gm per decimal).
Rangamati Region (Districts: Bandarban, Khagrachari and Rangamati)
Rice Aus
Stage:Heading
There is a chance of attack of Rice stemborer at this stage of crop. Constant monitoring is required for its level of incidences. If noticed apply Diazinon 60EC.@ 3.0ml/litre water or Carbosulphan 20EC.@2.0ml/litre water.
There is a chance of infestation of leaf blast & Brown spot in Aus rice. If noticed apply Trooper 6.0g or Nativo 6.0g/litre water twice in 10-15 days interval.
Due to high humidity (warm and humid weather) possibility of pest and disease build up is more in crop. Take prophylactic measures accordingly.
To control of insects like gall midge, white-backed plant hopper, Brown plant hopper & leaf folder apply Malathion 57EC or Fenitrothion 50EC @ 2.0 ml/litre water.
To save the rice crop from sheath blight, keep the bunds of the field clean by removing grasses. If infestation noticed apply Propiconazol or Hexaconazol @ 1.0ml/litre water.
All the plant protection measure should be taken in the afternoon at clear & sunny days.
Apply fertilizers and pesticides after the current spell of rainfall.
Do not apply irrigation.
Vegetable
It is advised to monitor the tomato crop for leaf curl under present environmental condition. Farmers are advised to remove all infected plants and destroy them. Disinfect gardening tools after every use. Control white fly, the vector, by spraying imidacloprid 17.8 SL @ 0.5ml/ liters of water before populations reach high levels.
It is advised to provide mechanical support in banana and papaya plants to prevent lodging due to gusty wind.
Under the present environmental condition, harvest the matured and undamaged banana bunches and papaya fruits.
Present weather condition is favourable for fungal diseases.Spray with Copper oxychloride(50%) @ 3 g per litre of water for control of fungal diseases.
Drain out excess water if any.
Apply pesticides after the current spell of rainfall.
Do not apply Irrigation.
Horticultural
It is advised to provide shade to newly planted and small plants of mango to protect from hot weather and scorching sunlight.
Weather is congenial for burrowing nematode in banana; apply neem cake (1 kg/plant) at the time of planting to reduce the pest population.
Store the harvested banana bunches in dry places to prevent disease incidence due to sudden thunderstorms causing rainfall. Keep harvested produce at safer places.
Provide mechanical support to banana, young fruit plants and carry out propping up in sugarcane to prevent the crops from lodging due to strong winds.
Weather is congenial for sigatoka leaf spot disease in banana. Cut and remove all severely affected leaves and spray Propiconazol 1ml/ liter of water.
Apply pesticides after the current spell of rainfall.
Do not apply Irrigation.
Livestock
Vaccinate to prevent anthrax, black quarter and scurvy consecutively 15-days before monsoon.
Stock feed for monsoons.
Add 50gm of iodized salt and 50-100gm mineral mixture with daily feed for good health.
Keep enough ventilation in the shed.
Poultry
Take advice from a veterinarian to prevent various diseases.
Keep stock chicken feed for timing of adverse rainy season.
Provide eat food enriched with vitamin C
Fishery
Give quality food according to the quantity of fish at a specific time and place every day.
If there were fish diseases or less growth, contact immediately the nearest Upazila fisheries office.
Monitor the growth of fish and disease by sampling every 15 days.
Observe the fish for getting fed.
Making your fish food, maintain the percentage of proteins and other ingredients as per the formula.
Apply fertilizers (per day- Urea 6gm, TSP 4gm per decimal).
Barishal Region (Districts: Barguna, Barishal, Bhola, Jhalokati, Patuakhali and Pirojpur)
Jute
Stage:Vegetative
It is advised to keep jute field clean and weed free to avoid infestation from insect pests and diseases.
Keep the drain and irrigation channel weed free and clean to avoid excess water to stand in the plot at growing stages.
Farmers are advised to do 2nd intercultural operation, mulching and thinning at 20-25 days after sowing (DAS).
The prevailing weather conditions are congenial for incidence of Field cricket in Jute field. Farmers are advised to spray Chlorpyrephos 20EC @ 2.0 ml/liter water to control insect.
There is chance of attack of Jute Yellow mite at this stage of Jute crop. Spray Sulphur (Thiovit 80WG) @ 3.5g/liter water.
At this stage of crop, there is a chance of Jute hairy caterpillar and Jute semi looper attack.To control pest farmers are advised to hand pick the egg mass and destroy them by burning or in kerosinized water. In case of severe attack spray Diazinon 60EC @ 1.0ml/liter of water.
Present weather conditions and at this stage of crop, the incidence of Seedling blight and Stem rot may be seen in the Jute field. To control this pest spray Mancozeb (Dithane M45/Indofil M45) @ 2g/litre of water on fair weather. All the plant protection measure should be taken at clear & sunny days.
Farmers are advise for 3rd weeding, mulching and simultaneous thinning at 40-50 DAS. Uproot comparatively under growth plants during this time.
To protect deshi jute crop (>4 ft tall) from lodging due to high wind speed, the peripheral jute plants (round the field) need to be tied together by taking 4-5 jute plants in a consecutive manner.
Apply 80-100 kg urea/ha as top dressing at 45 DAS based on variety.
Monitor pest and disease incidences and take appropriate plant protection measures.
Rice Aus
Stage:Heading
There is a chance of attack of Rice stemborer at this stage of crop. Constant monitoring is required for its level of incidences. If noticed apply Diazinon 60EC.@ 3.0ml/litre water or Carbosulphan 20EC.@2.0ml/litre water.
There is a chance of infestation of leaf blast & Brown spot in Aus rice. If noticed apply Trooper 6.0g or Nativo 6.0g/litre water twice in 10-15 days interval.
Due to high humidity (warm and humid weather) possibility of pest and disease build up is more in crop. Take prophylactic measures accordingly.
To control of insects like gall midge, white-backed plant hopper, Brown plant hopper & leaf folder apply Malathion 57EC or Fenitrothion 50EC @ 2.0 ml/litre water.
To save the rice crop from sheath blight, keep the bunds of the field clean by removing grasses. If infestation noticed apply Propiconazol or Hexaconazol @ 1.0ml/litre water.
All the plant protection measure should be taken in the afternoon at clear & sunny days.
Vegetable
It is advised to monitor the tomato crop for leaf curl under present environmental condition. Farmers are advised to remove all infected plants and destroy them. Disinfect gardening tools after every use. Control white fly, the vector, by spraying imidacloprid 17.8 SL @ 0.5ml/ liters of water before populations reach high levels.
It is advised to provide mechanical support in banana and papaya plants to prevent lodging due to gusty wind.
Under the present environmental condition, harvest the matured and undamaged banana bunches and papaya fruits.
Present weather condition is favourable for fungal diseases.Spray with Copper oxychloride(50%) @ 3 g per litre of water for control of fungal diseases.
Horticultural
It is advised to provide shade to newly planted and small plants of mango to protect from hot weather and scorching sunlight.
Weather is congenial for burrowing nematode in banana; apply neem cake (1 kg/plant) at the time of planting to reduce the pest population.
Store the harvested banana bunches in dry places to prevent disease incidence due to sudden thunderstorms causing rainfall. Keep harvested produce at safer places.
Provide mechanical support to banana, young fruit plants and carry out propping up in sugarcane to prevent the crops from lodging due to strong winds.
Weather is congenial for sigatoka leaf spot disease in banana. Cut and remove all severely affected leaves and spray Propiconazol 1ml/ liter of water.
Livestock
Vaccinate to prevent anthrax, black quarter and scurvy consecutively 15-days before monsoon.
Stock feed for monsoons.
Add 50gm of iodized salt and 50-100gm mineral mixture with daily feed for good health.
Keep enough ventilation in the shed.
Poultry
Take advice from a veterinarian to prevent various diseases.
Keep stock chicken feed for timing of adverse rainy season.
Provide eat food enriched with vitamin C
Fishery
Give quality food according to the quantity of fish at a specific time and place every day.
If there were fish diseases or less growth, contact immediately the nearest Upazila fisheries office.
Monitor the growth of fish and disease by sampling every 15 days.
Observe the fish for getting fed.
Making your fish food, maintain the percentage of proteins and other ingredients as per the formula.
Apply fertilizers (per day- Urea 6gm, TSP 4gm per decimal).
Bogura Region (Districts: Bogura, Joypurhat, Pabna and Sirajganj)
Jute
Stage:Vegetative
It is advised to keep jute field clean and weed free to avoid infestation from insect pests and diseases.
Keep the drain and irrigation channel weed free and clean to avoid excess water to stand in the plot at growing stages.
Farmers are advised to do 2nd intercultural operation, mulching and thinning at 20-25 days after sowing (DAS).
The prevailing weather conditions are congenial for incidence of Field cricket in Jute field. Farmers are advised to spray Chlorpyrephos 20EC @ 2.0 ml/liter water to control insect.
There is chance of attack of Jute Yellow mite at this stage of Jute crop. Spray Sulphur (Thiovit 80WG) @ 3.5g/liter water.
At this stage of crop, there is a chance of Jute hairy caterpillar and Jute semi looper attack.To control pest farmers are advised to hand pick the egg mass and destroy them by burning or in kerosinized water. In case of severe attack spray Diazinon 60EC @ 1.0ml/liter of water.
Present weather conditions and at this stage of crop, the incidence of Seedling blight and Stem rot may be seen in the Jute field. To control this pest spray Mancozeb (Dithane M45/Indofil M45) @ 2g/litre of water on fair weather. All the plant protection measure should be taken at clear & sunny days.
Farmers are advise for 3rd weeding, mulching and simultaneous thinning at 40-50 DAS. Uproot comparatively under growth plants during this time.
To protect deshi jute crop (>4 ft tall) from lodging due to high wind speed, the peripheral jute plants (round the field) need to be tied together by taking 4-5 jute plants in a consecutive manner.
Apply 80-100 kg urea/ha as top dressing at 45 DAS based on variety.
Monitor pest and disease incidences and take appropriate plant protection measures.
Rain water harvesting should be done for jute retting
Rice Aus
Stage:Transplanting / Recovery
The main field should be prepared for transplanting of Aus paddy with 3-4 times ploughing followed by laddering . Levelling should be done properly to retain water uniformity.
Apply 6 kg urea (1/3 of total urea) as first basal dose and also 7 kg TSP and 11 kg MOP per bigha after complete preparation of field.
Seedlings of 20 to 25 days old are to be transplanted. Maintain a distance of 20cm line to line & 15cm plant to plant.
Place at least one branched bamboo twig at each 2-2.5 decimal land as piercing.
Dead hills are to be replanted within 5-7 days of transplanting .Maintain thin a layer of water (1 ‐ 2 cm) in the main field up to 15 days after transplanting.
Apply urea 6 kg/bigha as first top dressing after 15 days of transplanting .
Keep the field and irrigation channel weed free. Weeding should be done before application of fertilizer and mixed the fertilizer with soil. Hand weeding or weedicides ( viz. Rifit 500EC, Superhit 500 EC. etc. @ 134 ml/bigha) may be used for weed control.
Vegetable
It is advised to monitor the tomato crop for leaf curl under present environmental condition. Farmers are advised to remove all infected plants and destroy them. Disinfect gardening tools after every use. Control white fly, the vector, by spraying imidacloprid 17.8 SL @ 0.5ml/ liters of water before populations reach high levels.
It is advised to provide mechanical support in banana and papaya plants to prevent lodging due to gusty wind.
Under the present environmental condition, harvest the matured and undamaged banana bunches and papaya fruits.
Present weather condition is favourable for fungal diseases.Spray with Copper oxychloride(50%) @ 3 g per litre of water for control of fungal diseases.
Horticultural
It is advised to provide shade to newly planted and small plants of mango to protect from hot weather and scorching sunlight.
Weather is congenial for burrowing nematode in banana; apply neem cake (1 kg/plant) at the time of planting to reduce the pest population.
Store the harvested banana bunches in dry places to prevent disease incidence due to sudden thunderstorms causing rainfall. Keep harvested produce at safer places.
Provide mechanical support to banana, young fruit plants and carry out propping up in sugarcane to prevent the crops from lodging due to strong winds.
Weather is congenial for sigatoka leaf spot disease in banana. Cut and remove all severely affected leaves and spray Propiconazol 1ml/ liter of water.
Livestock
Vaccinate to prevent anthrax, black quarter and scurvy consecutively 15-days before monsoon.
Stock feed for monsoons.
Add 50gm of iodized salt and 50-100gm mineral mixture with daily feed for good health.
Keep enough ventilation in the shed.
Poultry
Take advice from a veterinarian to prevent various diseases.
Keep stock chicken feed for timing of adverse rainy season.
Provide eat food enriched with vitamin C
Fishery
Give quality food according to the quantity of fish at a specific time and place every day.
If there were fish diseases or less growth, contact immediately the nearest Upazila fisheries office.
Monitor the growth of fish and disease by sampling every 15 days.
Observe the fish for getting fed.
Making your fish food, maintain the percentage of proteins and other ingredients as per the formula.
Apply fertilizers (per day- Urea 6gm, TSP 4gm per decimal).
Cumilla Region (Districts: Brahmanbaria, Chandpur and Cumilla)
Jute
Stage:Vegetative
It is advised to keep jute field clean and weed free to avoid infestation from insect pests and diseases.
Keep the drain and irrigation channel weed free and clean to avoid excess water to stand in the plot at growing stages.
Farmers are advised to do 2nd intercultural operation, mulching and thinning at 20-25 days after sowing (DAS).
The prevailing weather conditions are congenial for incidence of Field cricket in Jute field. Farmers are advised to spray Chlorpyrephos 20EC @ 2.0 ml/liter water to control insect.
There is chance of attack of Jute Yellow mite at this stage of Jute crop. Spray Sulphur (Thiovit 80WG) @ 3.5g/liter water.
At this stage of crop, there is a chance of Jute hairy caterpillar and Jute semi looper attack.To control pest farmers are advised to hand pick the egg mass and destroy them by burning or in kerosinized water. In case of severe attack spray Diazinon 60EC @ 1.0ml/liter of water.
Present weather conditions and at this stage of crop, the incidence of Seedling blight and Stem rot may be seen in the Jute field. To control this pest spray Mancozeb (Dithane M45/Indofil M45) @ 2g/litre of water on fair weather. All the plant protection measure should be taken at clear & sunny days.
Farmers are advise for 3rd weeding, mulching and simultaneous thinning at 40-50 DAS. Uproot comparatively under growth plants during this time.
To protect deshi jute crop (>4 ft tall) from lodging due to high wind speed, the peripheral jute plants (round the field) need to be tied together by taking 4-5 jute plants in a consecutive manner.
Apply 80-100 kg urea/ha as top dressing at 45 DAS based on variety.
Monitor pest and disease incidences and take appropriate plant protection measures.
Rain water harvesting should be done for jute retting
Rice Aus
Stage:Tillering
Inspect & monitor disease-pest e.g. Leaf blast, Bacterial leaf blight(BLB),Brown spot, Rice stem borers, Rice hispa, Thrips, Leaf roller etc. and take appropriate plant protection measures.
There is a chance of attack of Rice stemborer at this stage of crop. 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. To captivate & control the butterflies, place 5.0 Pheromone Traps/bigha. Also apply Diazinon 10g @17kg/ha. for its control.
There is chance of Blast,brown spot attack at this stage.If noticed apply Trooper 6.0g or Nativo 6.0g/litre water twice in 10-15 days interval.
All the plant protection measure should be taken at clear & sunny days.
Apply urea 6 kg/bigha as 2nd top dressing(Final dose) after 56 days of transplanting.
Apply fertilizers and pesticides after the current spell of rainfall.
Apply irrigation if required.
Vegetable
It is advised to monitor the tomato crop for leaf curl under present environmental condition. Farmers are advised to remove all infected plants and destroy them. Disinfect gardening tools after every use. Control white fly, the vector, by spraying imidacloprid 17.8 SL @ 0.5ml/ liters of water before populations reach high levels.
It is advised to provide mechanical support in banana and papaya plants to prevent lodging due to gusty wind.
Under the present environmental condition, harvest the matured and undamaged banana bunches and papaya fruits.
Present weather condition is favourable for fungal diseases.Spray with Copper oxychloride(50%) @ 3 g per litre of water for control of fungal diseases.
Apply light irrigation if required.
Apply pesticides after the current spell of rainfall.
Horticultural
It is advised to provide shade to newly planted and small plants of mango to protect from hot weather and scorching sunlight.
Weather is congenial for burrowing nematode in banana; apply neem cake (1 kg/plant) at the time of planting to reduce the pest population.
Store the harvested banana bunches in dry places to prevent disease incidence due to sudden thunderstorms causing rainfall. Keep harvested produce at safer places.
Provide mechanical support to banana, young fruit plants and carry out propping up in sugarcane to prevent the crops from lodging due to strong winds.
Weather is congenial for sigatoka leaf spot disease in banana. Cut and remove all severely affected leaves and spray Propiconazol 1ml/ liter of water.
Apply pesticides after the current spell of rainfall.
Apply light Irrigation.
Livestock
Vaccinate to prevent anthrax, black quarter and scurvy consecutively 15-days before monsoon.
Stock feed for monsoons.
Add 50gm of iodized salt and 50-100gm mineral mixture with daily feed for good health.
Keep enough ventilation in the shed.
Poultry
Take advice from a veterinarian to prevent various diseases.
Keep stock chicken feed for timing of adverse rainy season.
Provide eat food enriched with vitamin C
Fishery
Give quality food according to the quantity of fish at a specific time and place every day.
If there were fish diseases or less growth, contact immediately the nearest Upazila fisheries office.
Monitor the growth of fish and disease by sampling every 15 days.
Observe the fish for getting fed.
Making your fish food, maintain the percentage of proteins and other ingredients as per the formula.
Apply fertilizers (per day- Urea 6gm, TSP 4gm per decimal).
Rajshahi Region (Districts: Chapai Nawabganj, Naogaon, Natore and Rajshahi)
Jute
Stage:Vegetative
It is advised to keep jute field clean and weed free to avoid infestation from insect pests and diseases.
Keep the drain and irrigation channel weed free and clean to avoid excess water to stand in the plot at growing stages.
Farmers are advised to do 2nd intercultural operation, mulching and thinning at 20-25 days after sowing (DAS).
The prevailing weather conditions are congenial for incidence of Field cricket in Jute field. Farmers are advised to spray Chlorpyrephos 20EC @ 2.0 ml/liter water to control insect.
There is chance of attack of Jute Yellow mite at this stage of Jute crop. Spray Sulphur (Thiovit 80WG) @ 3.5g/liter water.
At this stage of crop, there is a chance of Jute hairy caterpillar and Jute semi looper attack.To control pest farmers are advised to hand pick the egg mass and destroy them by burning or in kerosinized water. In case of severe attack spray Diazinon 60EC @ 1.0ml/liter of water.
Present weather conditions and at this stage of crop, the incidence of Seedling blight and Stem rot may be seen in the Jute field. To control this pest spray Mancozeb (Dithane M45/Indofil M45) @ 2g/litre of water on fair weather. All the plant protection measure should be taken at clear & sunny days.
Farmers are advise for 3rd weeding, mulching and simultaneous thinning at 40-50 DAS. Uproot comparatively under growth plants during this time.
To protect deshi jute crop (>4 ft tall) from lodging due to high wind speed, the peripheral jute plants (round the field) need to be tied together by taking 4-5 jute plants in a consecutive manner.
Apply 80-100 kg urea/ha as top dressing at 45 DAS based on variety.
Monitor pest and disease incidences and take appropriate plant protection measures.
Rain water harvesting should be done for jute retting
Rice Aus
Stage:Seedbed
Take appropriate action for preparation of seedbed for Aus paddy. Prepare the seedbed in high land and also make arrangements for draining out of water and also advised for community based seedbed preparation.
Construct 40-50 cm. drain in between two seedbeds. This will be used for draining out extra water, irrigation also apply fertilizer/insecticide as and when necessary.
Advise to use BRRI recommended varieties of seed. If required, provide proper treatment of seeds so that there will be less chance of diseases. Advise to sow 80-100gm healthy sprouted seed per square meter seed bed.
Close monitoring is required so that birds should not take away the seed from the seed bed. After 4-5 days of seed germination, it is better to maintain water level 2-3 cm in seed bed so that it can control the weeds and seed damages due to birds.
If the seedbed becomes yellow, apply urea at the rate of 283 gm per decimal. Apply 400 gm gypsum per decimal if the seedlings are still not recovered after application of urea.
Vegetable
It is advised to monitor the tomato crop for leaf curl under present environmental condition. Farmers are advised to remove all infected plants and destroy them. Disinfect gardening tools after every use. Control white fly, the vector, by spraying imidacloprid 17.8 SL @ 0.5ml/ liters of water before populations reach high levels.
It is advised to provide mechanical support in banana and papaya plants to prevent lodging due to gusty wind.
Under the present environmental condition, harvest the matured and undamaged banana bunches and papaya fruits.
Present weather condition is favourable for fungal diseases.Spray with Copper oxychloride(50%) @ 3 g per litre of water for control of fungal diseases.
Apply light irrigation if required.
Horticultural
It is advised to provide shade to newly planted and small plants of mango to protect from hot weather and scorching sunlight.
Weather is congenial for burrowing nematode in banana; apply neem cake (1 kg/plant) at the time of planting to reduce the pest population.
Store the harvested banana bunches in dry places to prevent disease incidence due to sudden thunderstorms causing rainfall. Keep harvested produce at safer places.
Provide mechanical support to banana, young fruit plants and carry out propping up in sugarcane to prevent the crops from lodging due to strong winds.
Weather is congenial for sigatoka leaf spot disease in banana. Cut and remove all severely affected leaves and spray Propiconazol 1ml/ liter of water.
Apply light Irrigation.
Livestock
Vaccinate to prevent anthrax, black quarter and scurvy consecutively 15-days before monsoon.
Stock feed for monsoons.
Add 50gm of iodized salt and 50-100gm mineral mixture with daily feed for good health.
Grazing in the open field should be avoided after 10 am and before 3 pm.
Cattle should be kept in shade considering the temperature rise.
Keep enough ventilation in the shed.
Drink clean and cool water and feed fresh grass to the cattle to protect them from high temperatures.
Poultry
Take advice from a veterinarian to prevent various diseases.
Keep stock chicken feed for timing of adverse rainy season.
Provide eat food enriched with vitamin C
The cage should be covered with sack bags and sprinkled with water to keep it cool.
Food should be fed early in the morning and late in the afternoon.
Adequate ventilation in the shed and limited number of poultry should be ensured to protect the poultry from heatstroke.
Fishery
Give quality food according to the quantity of fish at a specific time and place every day.
If there were fish diseases or less growth, contact immediately the nearest Upazila fisheries office.
Monitor the growth of fish and disease by sampling every 15 days.
Observe the fish for getting fed.
Making your fish food, maintain the percentage of proteins and other ingredients as per the formula.
Apply fertilizers (per day- Urea 6gm, TSP 4gm per decimal).
Chattogram Region (Districts: Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Feni, Lakshmipur and Noakhali)
Rice Aus
Stage:Heading
There is a chance of attack of Rice stemborer at this stage of crop. Constant monitoring is required for its level of incidences. If noticed apply Diazinon 60EC.@ 3.0ml/litre water or Carbosulphan 20EC.@2.0ml/litre water.
There is a chance of infestation of leaf blast & Brown spot in Aus rice. If noticed apply Trooper 6.0g or Nativo 6.0g/litre water twice in 10-15 days interval.
Due to high humidity (warm and humid weather) possibility of pest and disease build up is more in crop. Take prophylactic measures accordingly.
To control of insects like gall midge, white-backed plant hopper, Brown plant hopper & leaf folder apply Malathion 57EC or Fenitrothion 50EC @ 2.0 ml/litre water.
To save the rice crop from sheath blight, keep the bunds of the field clean by removing grasses. If infestation noticed apply Propiconazol or Hexaconazol @ 1.0ml/litre water.
All the plant protection measure should be taken in the afternoon at clear & sunny days.
Apply fertilizers and pesticides after the current spell of rainfall.
Vegetable
It is advised to monitor the tomato crop for leaf curl under present environmental condition. Farmers are advised to remove all infected plants and destroy them. Disinfect gardening tools after every use. Control white fly, the vector, by spraying imidacloprid 17.8 SL @ 0.5ml/ liters of water before populations reach high levels.
It is advised to provide mechanical support in banana and papaya plants to prevent lodging due to gusty wind.
Under the present environmental condition, harvest the matured and undamaged banana bunches and papaya fruits.
Present weather condition is favourable for fungal diseases.Spray with Copper oxychloride(50%) @ 3 g per litre of water for control of fungal diseases.
Apply pesticides after the current spell of rainfall.
Horticultural
It is advised to provide shade to newly planted and small plants of mango to protect from hot weather and scorching sunlight.
Weather is congenial for burrowing nematode in banana; apply neem cake (1 kg/plant) at the time of planting to reduce the pest population.
Store the harvested banana bunches in dry places to prevent disease incidence due to sudden thunderstorms causing rainfall. Keep harvested produce at safer places.
Provide mechanical support to banana, young fruit plants and carry out propping up in sugarcane to prevent the crops from lodging due to strong winds.
Weather is congenial for sigatoka leaf spot disease in banana. Cut and remove all severely affected leaves and spray Propiconazol 1ml/ liter of water.
Apply pesticides after the current spell of rainfall.
Livestock
Vaccinate to prevent anthrax, black quarter and scurvy consecutively 15-days before monsoon.
Stock feed for monsoons.
Add 50gm of iodized salt and 50-100gm mineral mixture with daily feed for good health.
Keep enough ventilation in the shed.
Poultry
Take advice from a veterinarian to prevent various diseases.
Keep stock chicken feed for timing of adverse rainy season.
Provide eat food enriched with vitamin C
Fishery
Give quality food according to the quantity of fish at a specific time and place every day.
If there were fish diseases or less growth, contact immediately the nearest Upazila fisheries office.
Monitor the growth of fish and disease by sampling every 15 days.
Observe the fish for getting fed.
Making your fish food, maintain the percentage of proteins and other ingredients as per the formula.
Apply fertilizers (per day- Urea 6gm, TSP 4gm per decimal).
Jashore Region (Districts: Chuadanga, Jashore, Jhenaidah, Kushtia, Magura and Meherpur)
Jute
Stage:Vegetative
It is advised to keep jute field clean and weed free to avoid infestation from insect pests and diseases.
Keep the drain and irrigation channel weed free and clean to avoid excess water to stand in the plot at growing stages.
Farmers are advised to do 2nd intercultural operation, mulching and thinning at 20-25 days after sowing (DAS).
The prevailing weather conditions are congenial for incidence of Field cricket in Jute field. Farmers are advised to spray Chlorpyrephos 20EC @ 2.0 ml/liter water to control insect.
There is chance of attack of Jute Yellow mite at this stage of Jute crop. Spray Sulphur (Thiovit 80WG) @ 3.5g/liter water.
At this stage of crop, there is a chance of Jute hairy caterpillar and Jute semi looper attack.To control pest farmers are advised to hand pick the egg mass and destroy them by burning or in kerosinized water. In case of severe attack spray Diazinon 60EC @ 1.0ml/liter of water.
Present weather conditions and at this stage of crop, the incidence of Seedling blight and Stem rot may be seen in the Jute field. To control this pest spray Mancozeb (Dithane M45/Indofil M45) @ 2g/litre of water on fair weather. All the plant protection measure should be taken at clear & sunny days.
Farmers are advise for 3rd weeding, mulching and simultaneous thinning at 40-50 DAS. Uproot comparatively under growth plants during this time.
To protect deshi jute crop (>4 ft tall) from lodging due to high wind speed, the peripheral jute plants (round the field) need to be tied together by taking 4-5 jute plants in a consecutive manner.
Apply 80-100 kg urea/ha as top dressing at 45 DAS based on variety.
Monitor pest and disease incidences and take appropriate plant protection measures.
Rice Aus
Stage:Seedbed
Take appropriate action for preparation of seedbed for Aus paddy. Prepare the seedbed in high land and also make arrangements for draining out of water and also advised for community based seedbed preparation.
Construct 40-50 cm. drain in between two seedbeds. This will be used for draining out extra water, irrigation also apply fertilizer/insecticide as and when necessary.
Advise to use BRRI recommended varieties of seed. If required, provide proper treatment of seeds so that there will be less chance of diseases. Advise to sow 80-100gm healthy sprouted seed per square meter seed bed.
Close monitoring is required so that birds should not take away the seed from the seed bed. After 4-5 days of seed germination, it is better to maintain water level 2-3 cm in seed bed so that it can control the weeds and seed damages due to birds.
If the seedbed becomes yellow, apply urea at the rate of 283 gm per decimal. Apply 400 gm gypsum per decimal if the seedlings are still not recovered after application of urea.
Rice Boro
Stage:Maturity to Harvesting
Where early transplanted paddy found 80% maturity, harvest and transfer it to a safe place immediately.
At this stage of crop and climatic conditions, there is a chance of Gandhi bug incidences. . For Gandhi bug spray Carbaryl 50 WP@2g/liter of water. Avoid excess irrigation in absence of rain in the field otherwise the base will be rotten.
Keep the rice land up to 2-5 cm water level.
Drain out the water from the land 15 days before harvest.
Vegetable
It is advised to monitor the tomato crop for leaf curl under present environmental condition. Farmers are advised to remove all infected plants and destroy them. Disinfect gardening tools after every use. Control white fly, the vector, by spraying imidacloprid 17.8 SL @ 0.5ml/ liters of water before populations reach high levels.
It is advised to provide mechanical support in banana and papaya plants to prevent lodging due to gusty wind.
Under the present environmental condition, harvest the matured and undamaged banana bunches and papaya fruits.
Present weather condition is favourable for fungal diseases.Spray with Copper oxychloride(50%) @ 3 g per litre of water for control of fungal diseases.
Horticultural
It is advised to provide shade to newly planted and small plants of mango to protect from hot weather and scorching sunlight.
Weather is congenial for burrowing nematode in banana; apply neem cake (1 kg/plant) at the time of planting to reduce the pest population.
Store the harvested banana bunches in dry places to prevent disease incidence due to sudden thunderstorms causing rainfall. Keep harvested produce at safer places.
Provide mechanical support to banana, young fruit plants and carry out propping up in sugarcane to prevent the crops from lodging due to strong winds.
Weather is congenial for sigatoka leaf spot disease in banana. Cut and remove all severely affected leaves and spray Propiconazol 1ml/ liter of water.
Livestock
Vaccinate to prevent anthrax, black quarter and scurvy consecutively 15-days before monsoon.
Stock feed for monsoons.
Add 50gm of iodized salt and 50-100gm mineral mixture with daily feed for good health.
Grazing in the open field should be avoided after 10 am and before 3 pm.
Cattle should be kept in shade considering the temperature rise.
Keep enough ventilation in the shed.
Drink clean and cool water and feed fresh grass to the cattle to protect them from high temperatures.
Poultry
Take advice from a veterinarian to prevent various diseases.
Keep stock chicken feed for timing of adverse rainy season.
Provide eat food enriched with vitamin C
The cage should be covered with sack bags and sprinkled with water to keep it cool.
Food should be fed early in the morning and late in the afternoon.
Adequate ventilation in the shed and limited number of poultry should be ensured to protect the poultry from heatstroke.
Fishery
Give quality food according to the quantity of fish at a specific time and place every day.
If there were fish diseases or less growth, contact immediately the nearest Upazila fisheries office.
Monitor the growth of fish and disease by sampling every 15 days.
Observe the fish for getting fed.
Making your fish food, maintain the percentage of proteins and other ingredients as per the formula.
Apply fertilizers (per day- Urea 6gm, TSP 4gm per decimal).
Dhaka Region (Districts: Dhaka, Gazipur, Kishoreganj, Manikganj, Munshiganj, Narayanganj, Narsingdi and Tangail)
Jute
Stage:Vegetative
It is advised to keep jute field clean and weed free to avoid infestation from insect pests and diseases.
Keep the drain and irrigation channel weed free and clean to avoid excess water to stand in the plot at growing stages.
Farmers are advised to do 2nd intercultural operation, mulching and thinning at 20-25 days after sowing (DAS).
The prevailing weather conditions are congenial for incidence of Field cricket in Jute field. Farmers are advised to spray Chlorpyrephos 20EC @ 2.0 ml/liter water to control insect.
There is chance of attack of Jute Yellow mite at this stage of Jute crop. Spray Sulphur (Thiovit 80WG) @ 3.5g/liter water.
At this stage of crop, there is a chance of Jute hairy caterpillar and Jute semi looper attack.To control pest farmers are advised to hand pick the egg mass and destroy them by burning or in kerosinized water. In case of severe attack spray Diazinon 60EC @ 1.0ml/liter of water.
Present weather conditions and at this stage of crop, the incidence of Seedling blight and Stem rot may be seen in the Jute field. To control this pest spray Mancozeb (Dithane M45/Indofil M45) @ 2g/litre of water on fair weather. All the plant protecti
