Agro-Meteorological Information Systems Development Project
Department of Agricultural Extension
National Bulletin
Date: 03 January 2024
03 January 2024 [Wednesday]
FOR THE PERIOD 03.01.2024 - 07.01.2024
Realized Weather at different locations in the country
Rainfall for last 24 hours (till 06 AM on 03 January 2024) and maximum temperature on 02 January 2024 and minimum temperature on 03 January 2024 is given below:
Highlights:
Country average bright sunshine hour was 5.81 hours per day during last week.
Country average free water loss during the previous week was 2.32 mm per day.
Weather Forecast Valid for 24 Hours commencing 06 PM Today:
Rainfall: Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country.
Fog: Moderate to dense fog may occur over the country during midnight to morning and it may continue till noon at places over the country. Air navigation, inland river transport and road communication may disrupt due to dense fog.
Temperature: Night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. Due to dense fog, cold day condition may prevail over the country.
Cold wave: Mild to moderate cold wave is sweeping over the districts of Dinajpur, Panchagarh & Nilphamari and it may continue.
Spatial Distribution of weather parameters for the Week ending on 02 January 2024
Agrometeorological Weather Forecast for the period: 03.01.2024 to 09.01.2024
Bright sunshine hour is likely to be from 4.00 to 6.00 hours per day during this period.
Average free water loss is likely to be from 2.00 to 4.00 mm per day during this period.
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country.
Moderate to dense fog may occur over the country during midnight to morning and it may continue till noon at places over the country during 1st half of this period.
Moderate to thick fog may occur over northern part, western part & the river basins and adjoining area of the country. Light to moderate fog may occur elsewhere over the country during midnight till morning in 2nd half of this period.
Mild (8-10)o C to moderate (6-8)o C cold wave may sweep at places over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions.
Day temperature is likely to be range 25±2o C and night temperature is likely to be range 11±3o C during this period.
District Wise Quantitative Weather Forecast for next Five days from 03.01.2024 to 07.01.2024
Different Satellite Products over Bangladesh
NOAA/VIIRS BLENDED NDVI composite for the week. No. 00 (24.12.2023 to 30.12.2023) over Agricultural regions of Bangladesh
NOAA/ AVHRR BLENDED VCI composite for the week No. 00 (24.12.2023 to 30.12.2023) over Agricultural regions of Bangladesh
NOAA/ AVHRR BLENDED TCI composite for the week No. 00 (24.12.2023 to 30.12.2023) over Agricultural regions of Bangladesh
NOAA/ AVHRR BLENDED VHI composite for the week No. 00 (24.12.2023 to 30.12.2023) 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)
Wheat
Stage:Vegetative Growth
Farmers are advised to apply 2nd time irrigation at wheat field at 55-60 DAS (panicle initiation stage) for good yield.
If symptoms of sulphur deficiency noticed in wheat crop, broadcast 1.0Kg gypsum/decimal is advised.
Apply irrigation.
Vegetable
Protect young plants of vegetable from low temperature.
Present weather condition is favourable for the incidence of yellowish-brown spot in tomato, Spray mancozeb 2.5-3g/litres of water.
Under cold conditions, there may be infestation of yellow vein mosaic in okra. 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.
Under the prevailing weather condition, monitoring is advised for infestation of fruit borers in brinjal, tomato, chilli. If infestation occurs, installation of pheromone traps @ 40 traps per acre is advised.
Present weather is congenial for sucking pests in vegetables.To control spray Malathion 57 EC @ 1.0 ml/litre water.
Apply Irrigation.
Horticultural
Protect young plants of horticulture crops from low temperature
It is advised to cover the small horticulture plants with grass/polythene sheet to avoid cold paralysis
To protect young fruit plants from chilly winds, cover young fruit plants with straw/polythene sheets/ gunny bags.
In fruit crops, apply organic mulches after earthing up and weeding to conserve residual soil moisture as well as to maintain the soil temperature.
Under the present weather conditions, there is a chance of an attack of pseudostem weevil to young banana plants of 3-4 months age. Spray Chlorpyriphos 2 ml/liter of water
Weather conditions are congenial for bud rot disease in coconut; spray Bordeaux mixture 1% on spindle leaves and crown of disease affected as well as neighbouring palms.
Apply Irrigation.
Mustard
Stage:Maturity to Harvesting
Where plants are found mature complete harvesting.
Livestock
Night temperature is decreasing. So keep the cattle under the shed.
Take necessary steps to prevent external parasites.
The temperature can be increased by lighting high-wattage bulbs in cowsheds.
Give anthelmintic drugs.
Vaccinate the cattle to prevent scurvy.
Give lukewarm water to drink.
Feed 50-100g mineral mixture daily with feed to maintain cattle health.
Poultry
Keep the poultry shed clean and dry.
Protect the chicken from the cold air with plastic screens or plastic bags on all sides.
High power bulbs (100 watts or more) in the poultry shed for 1-2 hours after dusk will increase egg production and diseases will reduce.
Take necessary measures to protect against fungal diseases.
Vaccinate Spring Disease of Chicken.
Let the hens out of the coop a little late in the morning and close the coop door in the evening.
Fishery
Reduce fish density, and transfer to other ponds if necessary.
Ensure enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures.
Reduce food in winter. Stop feeding if needed.
Keep clean the pond water.
Apply lime in the pond to protect fish from various bacterial diseases in winter. (250-500 gm/per decimal)
Potato
Stage:Tuber set/ initiation
Farmers are advised to irrigate the land for keeping optimum moisture in the field during this stage for quality tuber formation and development.
Present weather condition is congenial for Potato wireworm infestation. Use Pheromone trap and earthingup before 60 days of potato harvesting
Present weather condition is congenial for Late Blight infestation. Spray of Mancozeb @2gm/L water.
Rangamati Region (Districts: Bandarban, Khagrachari and Rangamati)
Rice Boro
Stage:Transplanting
Apply urea 13 kg/bigha as first top dressing after 15-20 days of transplanting (4-5 tillers/hill).
Maintain 5-7 cm land water level.
Apply irrigation.
Vegetable
Present weather condition is favourable for the incidence of yellowish-brown spot in tomato, Spray mancozeb 2.5-3g/litres of water.
Under the prevailing weather condition, monitoring is advised for infestation of fruit borers in brinjal, tomato, chilli. If infestation occurs, installation of pheromone traps @ 40 traps per acre is advised.
Present weather is congenial for sucking pests in vegetables.To control spray Malathion 57 EC @ 1.0 ml/litre water.
Apply Irrigation.
Protect young plants of vegetable from low temperature.
Under cold conditions, there may be infestation of yellow vein mosaic in okra. 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.
Horticultural
In fruit crops, apply organic mulches after earthing up and weeding to conserve residual soil moisture as well as to maintain the soil temperature.
Under the present weather conditions, there is a chance of an attack of pseudostem weevil to young banana plants of 3-4 months age. Spray Chlorpyriphos 2 ml/liter of water
Weather conditions are congenial for bud rot disease in coconut; spray Bordeaux mixture 1% on spindle leaves and crown of disease affected as well as neighbouring palms.
Apply Irrigation.
Protect young plants of horticulture crops from low temperature
It is advised to cover the small horticulture plants with grass/polythene sheet to avoid cold paralysis
To protect young fruit plants from chilly winds, cover young fruit plants with straw/polythene sheets/ gunny bags.
Mustard
Stage:Flowering
Apply 125-150 kg Urea per hectare before flowering.
If soil moisture is not adequate at siliqua stage i.e 50-55 days after sowing apply irrigation.
Livestock
Take necessary steps to prevent external parasites.
The temperature can be increased by lighting high-wattage bulbs in cowsheds.
Give anthelmintic drugs.
Vaccinate the cattle to prevent scurvy.
Give lukewarm water to drink.
Feed 50-100g mineral mixture daily with feed to maintain cattle health.
Night temperature is decreasing. So keep the cattle under the shed.
Poultry
Keep the poultry shed clean and dry.
Take necessary measures to protect against fungal diseases.
Vaccinate Spring Disease of Chicken.
Let the hens out of the coop a little late in the morning and close the coop door in the evening.
Protect the chicken from the cold air with plastic screens or plastic bags on all sides.
High power bulbs (100 watts or more) in the poultry shed for 1-2 hours after dusk will increase egg production and diseases will reduce.
Fishery
Reduce fish density, and transfer to other ponds if necessary.
Ensure enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures.
Reduce food in winter. Stop feeding if needed.
Keep clean the pond water.
Apply lime in the pond to protect fish from various bacterial diseases in winter. (250-500 gm/per decimal)
Potato
Stage:Maturity
Harvesting should be done at 80 to 90 days after sowing depending on the varieties.
Farmers are advised to stop irrigation before 5-7 days of haulm pulling. Keep the tubers under soil for 7-10 days for curing after haulm pulling.
After curing, sorting and grading preserve the potato tuber in cold storage at 2.50- 40 C with 85-95% Relative humidity (RH).
Harvest potato at dry and sunny weather. Keep the harvested potato at shady and windy location for at least 3-5 days for curing.
If required, a second weeding followed by earthing may be taken up after 55-60 days. Do proper earthing up with friable soil.
Early sown & where 80% plants found mature complete harvesting. Keep the irrigation channel weed free.
Early to medium duration varieties of potato matures within 80-120 days. Farmers are advised to stop irrigation and remove the upper leaves/parts of the crop before 7 – 10 days of digging
When plant leaves become yellow, harvest the crop and keep the tubers in the shed at a height of 1.2 to 2 ft for hardening of tuber skin.
Present weather condition is congenial for Potato wireworm infestation. Use Pheromone trap and earthingup before 60 days of potato harvesting
Present weather condition is congenial for Late Blight infestation. Spray of Mancozeb @2gm/L water.
Barishal Region (Districts: Barguna, Barishal, Bhola, Jhalokati, Patuakhali and Pirojpur)
Wheat
Stage:Vegetative Growth
Farmers are advised to apply 2nd time irrigation at wheat field at 55-60 DAS (panicle initiation stage) for good yield.
If symptoms of sulphur deficiency noticed in wheat crop, broadcast 1.0Kg gypsum/decimal is advised.
Apply irrigation.
Rice Boro
Stage:Transplanting
Apply urea 13 kg/bigha as first top dressing after 15-20 days of transplanting (4-5 tillers/hill).
Maintain 5-7 cm land water level.
Apply irrigation.
Vegetable
Present weather condition is favourable for the incidence of yellowish-brown spot in tomato, Spray mancozeb 2.5-3g/litres of water.
Under the prevailing weather condition, monitoring is advised for infestation of fruit borers in brinjal, tomato, chilli. If infestation occurs, installation of pheromone traps @ 40 traps per acre is advised.
Present weather is congenial for sucking pests in vegetables.To control spray Malathion 57 EC @ 1.0 ml/litre water.
Apply Irrigation.
Horticultural
In fruit crops, apply organic mulches after earthing up and weeding to conserve residual soil moisture as well as to maintain the soil temperature.
Under the present weather conditions, there is a chance of an attack of pseudostem weevil to young banana plants of 3-4 months age. Spray Chlorpyriphos 2 ml/liter of water
Weather conditions are congenial for bud rot disease in coconut; spray Bordeaux mixture 1% on spindle leaves and crown of disease affected as well as neighbouring palms.
Apply Irrigation.
Mustard
Stage:Vegetative
If soil moisture is not adequate before flowering i.e 20-25 days after sowing apply irrigation.
Apply light irrigation.
Present weather condition is congenial for Cut warm infestation. Spray Chlorpyriphos 20 EC @ 2ml/litre of water on fair weather.
Livestock
Take necessary steps to prevent external parasites.
The temperature can be increased by lighting high-wattage bulbs in cowsheds.
Give anthelmintic drugs.
Vaccinate the cattle to prevent scurvy.
Give lukewarm water to drink.
Feed 50-100g mineral mixture daily with feed to maintain cattle health.
Poultry
Keep the poultry shed clean and dry.
Take necessary measures to protect against fungal diseases.
Vaccinate Spring Disease of Chicken.
Let the hens out of the coop a little late in the morning and close the coop door in the evening.
Fishery
Reduce fish density, and transfer to other ponds if necessary.
Ensure enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures.
Reduce food in winter. Stop feeding if needed.
Keep clean the pond water.
Apply lime in the pond to protect fish from various bacterial diseases in winter. (250-500 gm/per decimal)
Potato
Stage:Tuber set/ initiation
Farmers are advised to irrigate the land for keeping optimum moisture in the field during this stage for quality tuber formation and development.
Present weather condition is congenial for Potato wireworm infestation. Use Pheromone trap and earthingup before 60 days of potato harvesting
Present weather condition is congenial for Late Blight infestation. Spray of Mancozeb @2gm/L water.
Present weather condition is congenial for Potato Leaf Roll Virus infestation. Spray of Imidacloprid 0.5 ml/L of water or Melathion 2 ml/L water with 15 day intervel for controlling vector.
Bogura Region (Districts: Bogura, Joypurhat, Pabna and Sirajganj)
Wheat
Stage:Vegetative Growth
Farmers are advised to apply 2nd time irrigation at wheat field at 55-60 DAS (panicle initiation stage) for good yield.
If symptoms of sulphur deficiency noticed in wheat crop, broadcast 1.0Kg gypsum/decimal is advised.
Apply irrigation.
Rice Boro
Stage:Seedbed
Take appropriate action for preparation of seedbed for boro paddy. Prepare the seedbed in high land and also make arrangements for draining out of water and also advised for community based seedbed preparation.
Advise to use recommended varieties of seed.
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
Present weather condition is favourable for the incidence of yellowish-brown spot in tomato, Spray mancozeb 2.5-3g/litres of water.
Under the prevailing weather condition, monitoring is advised for infestation of fruit borers in brinjal, tomato, chilli. If infestation occurs, installation of pheromone traps @ 40 traps per acre is advised.
Present weather is congenial for sucking pests in vegetables.To control spray Malathion 57 EC @ 1.0 ml/litre water.
Apply Irrigation.
Horticultural
In fruit crops, apply organic mulches after earthing up and weeding to conserve residual soil moisture as well as to maintain the soil temperature.
Under the present weather conditions, there is a chance of an attack of pseudostem weevil to young banana plants of 3-4 months age. Spray Chlorpyriphos 2 ml/liter of water
Weather conditions are congenial for bud rot disease in coconut; spray Bordeaux mixture 1% on spindle leaves and crown of disease affected as well as neighbouring palms.
Apply Irrigation.
Mustard
Stage:Flowering
Apply 125-150 kg Urea per hectare before flowering.
If soil moisture is not adequate at siliqua stage i.e 50-55 days after sowing apply irrigation.
Livestock
Take necessary steps to prevent external parasites.
The temperature can be increased by lighting high-wattage bulbs in cowsheds.
Give anthelmintic drugs.
Vaccinate the cattle to prevent scurvy.
Give lukewarm water to drink.
Feed 50-100g mineral mixture daily with feed to maintain cattle health.
Poultry
Keep the poultry shed clean and dry.
Take necessary measures to protect against fungal diseases.
Vaccinate Spring Disease of Chicken.
Let the hens out of the coop a little late in the morning and close the coop door in the evening.
Fishery
Reduce fish density, and transfer to other ponds if necessary.
Ensure enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures.
Reduce food in winter. Stop feeding if needed.
Keep clean the pond water.
Apply lime in the pond to protect fish from various bacterial diseases in winter. (250-500 gm/per decimal)
Potato
Stage:Maturity
Harvesting should be done at 80 to 90 days after sowing depending on the varieties.
Farmers are advised to stop irrigation before 5-7 days of haulm pulling. Keep the tubers under soil for 7-10 days for curing after haulm pulling.
After curing, sorting and grading preserve the potato tuber in cold storage at 2.50- 40 C with 85-95% Relative humidity (RH).
Harvest potato at dry and sunny weather. Keep the harvested potato at shady and windy location for at least 3-5 days for curing.
If required, a second weeding followed by earthing may be taken up after 55-60 days. Do proper earthing up with friable soil.
Early sown & where 80% plants found mature complete harvesting. Keep the irrigation channel weed free.
Early to medium duration varieties of potato matures within 80-120 days. Farmers are advised to stop irrigation and remove the upper leaves/parts of the crop before 7 – 10 days of digging
When plant leaves become yellow, harvest the crop and keep the tubers in the shed at a height of 1.2 to 2 ft for hardening of tuber skin.
Present weather condition is congenial for Potato wireworm infestation. Use Pheromone trap and earthingup before 60 days of potato harvesting
Present weather condition is congenial for Late Blight infestation. Spray of Mancozeb @2gm/L water.
Cumilla Region (Districts: Brahmanbaria, Chandpur and Cumilla)
Wheat
Stage:Germination
Farmers are advised to apply first irrigation at 3-leaves stage i.e., 17-21 days after sowing (DAS) at Crown Root Initiation stage for good yield.
If symptoms of sulphur deficiency noticed in wheat crop, broadcast gypsum 1.0 Kg/ dsml. followed by a light irrigation is advised.
Rice Boro
Stage:Tillering
Apply urea 13 kg/bigha as first top dressing after 15-20 days of transplanting (4-5 tillers/hill).
Maintain 5-7 cm land water level.
Apply irrigation.
Vegetable
Present weather condition is favourable for the incidence of yellowish-brown spot in tomato, Spray mancozeb 2.5-3g/litres of water.
Under the prevailing weather condition, monitoring is advised for infestation of fruit borers in brinjal, tomato, chilli. If infestation occurs, installation of pheromone traps @ 40 traps per acre is advised.
Present weather is congenial for sucking pests in vegetables.To control spray Malathion 57 EC @ 1.0 ml/litre water.
Apply Irrigation.
Horticultural
In fruit crops, apply organic mulches after earthing up and weeding to conserve residual soil moisture as well as to maintain the soil temperature.
Under the present weather conditions, there is a chance of an attack of pseudostem weevil to young banana plants of 3-4 months age. Spray Chlorpyriphos 2 ml/liter of water
Weather conditions are congenial for bud rot disease in coconut; spray Bordeaux mixture 1% on spindle leaves and crown of disease affected as well as neighbouring palms.
Apply Irrigation.
Mustard
Stage:Pod initiation
Apply light irrigation.
Livestock
Take necessary steps to prevent external parasites.
The temperature can be increased by lighting high-wattage bulbs in cowsheds.
Give anthelmintic drugs.
Vaccinate the cattle to prevent scurvy.
Give lukewarm water to drink.
Feed 50-100g mineral mixture daily with feed to maintain cattle health.
Poultry
Keep the poultry shed clean and dry.
Take necessary measures to protect against fungal diseases.
Vaccinate Spring Disease of Chicken.
Let the hens out of the coop a little late in the morning and close the coop door in the evening.
Fishery
Reduce fish density, and transfer to other ponds if necessary.
Ensure enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures.
Reduce food in winter. Stop feeding if needed.
Keep clean the pond water.
Apply lime in the pond to protect fish from various bacterial diseases in winter. (250-500 gm/per decimal)
Potato
Stage:Maturity
Harvesting should be done at 80 to 90 days after sowing depending on the varieties.
Farmers are advised to stop irrigation before 5-7 days of haulm pulling. Keep the tubers under soil for 7-10 days for curing after haulm pulling.
After curing, sorting and grading preserve the potato tuber in cold storage at 2.50- 40 C with 85-95% Relative humidity (RH).
Harvest potato at dry and sunny weather. Keep the harvested potato at shady and windy location for at least 3-5 days for curing.
If required, a second weeding followed by earthing may be taken up after 55-60 days. Do proper earthing up with friable soil.
Early sown & where 80% plants found mature complete harvesting. Keep the irrigation channel weed free.
Early to medium duration varieties of potato matures within 80-120 days. Farmers are advised to stop irrigation and remove the upper leaves/parts of the crop before 7 – 10 days of digging
When plant leaves become yellow, harvest the crop and keep the tubers in the shed at a height of 1.2 to 2 ft for hardening of tuber skin.
Present weather condition is congenial for Potato wireworm infestation. Use Pheromone trap and earthingup before 60 days of potato harvesting
Present weather condition is congenial for Late Blight infestation. Spray of Mancozeb @2gm/L water.
Rajshahi Region (Districts: Chapai Nawabganj, Naogaon, Natore and Rajshahi)
Wheat
Stage:Vegetative Growth
Farmers are advised to apply 2nd time irrigation at wheat field at 55-60 DAS (panicle initiation stage) for good yield.
If symptoms of sulphur deficiency noticed in wheat crop, broadcast 1.0Kg gypsum/decimal is advised.
Apply irrigation.
Rice Boro
Stage:Transplanting
Apply 13 kg urea (1/3 of total urea) as first basal dose and also 13 kg TSP, 20 kg MOP, 15kg gypsum and 15 kg zinc per bigha after complete preparation of field.
Maintain 5-7 cm land water level.
Apply irrigation.
Vegetable
Protect young plants of vegetable from low temperature.
Present weather condition is favourable for the incidence of yellowish-brown spot in tomato, Spray mancozeb 2.5-3g/litres of water.
Under cold conditions, there may be infestation of yellow vein mosaic in okra. 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.
Under the prevailing weather condition, monitoring is advised for infestation of fruit borers in brinjal, tomato, chilli. If infestation occurs, installation of pheromone traps @ 40 traps per acre is advised.
Present weather is congenial for sucking pests in vegetables.To control spray Malathion 57 EC @ 1.0 ml/litre water.
Apply Irrigation.
Horticultural
Protect young plants of horticulture crops from low temperature
It is advised to cover the small horticulture plants with grass/polythene sheet to avoid cold paralysis
To protect young fruit plants from chilly winds, cover young fruit plants with straw/polythene sheets/ gunny bags.
In fruit crops, apply organic mulches after earthing up and weeding to conserve residual soil moisture as well as to maintain the soil temperature.
Under the present weather conditions, there is a chance of an attack of pseudostem weevil to young banana plants of 3-4 months age. Spray Chlorpyriphos 2 ml/liter of water
Weather conditions are congenial for bud rot disease in coconut; spray Bordeaux mixture 1% on spindle leaves and crown of disease affected as well as neighbouring palms.
Apply Irrigation.
Mustard
Stage:Flowering
Apply 125-150 kg Urea per hectare before flowering.
If soil moisture is not adequate at siliqua stage i.e 50-55 days after sowing apply irrigation.
Livestock
Night temperature is decreasing. So keep the cattle under the shed.
Take necessary steps to prevent external parasites.
The temperature can be increased by lighting high-wattage bulbs in cowsheds.
Give anthelmintic drugs.
Vaccinate the cattle to prevent scurvy.
Give lukewarm water to drink.
Feed 50-100g mineral mixture daily with feed to maintain cattle health.
Poultry
Keep the poultry shed clean and dry.
Protect the chicken from the cold air with plastic screens or plastic bags on all sides.
High power bulbs (100 watts or more) in the poultry shed for 1-2 hours after dusk will increase egg production and diseases will reduce.
Take necessary measures to protect against fungal diseases.
Vaccinate Spring Disease of Chicken.
Let the hens out of the coop a little late in the morning and close the coop door in the evening.
Fishery
Reduce fish density, and transfer to other ponds if necessary.
Ensure enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures.
Reduce food in winter. Stop feeding if needed.
Keep clean the pond water.
Apply lime in the pond to protect fish from various bacterial diseases in winter. (250-500 gm/per decimal)
Potato
Stage:Maturity
Harvesting should be done at 80 to 90 days after sowing depending on the varieties.
Farmers are advised to stop irrigation before 5-7 days of haulm pulling. Keep the tubers under soil for 7-10 days for curing after haulm pulling.
After curing, sorting and grading preserve the potato tuber in cold storage at 2.50- 40 C with 85-95% Relative humidity (RH).
Harvest potato at dry and sunny weather. Keep the harvested potato at shady and windy location for at least 3-5 days for curing.
If required, a second weeding followed by earthing may be taken up after 55-60 days. Do proper earthing up with friable soil.
Early sown & where 80% plants found mature complete harvesting. Keep the irrigation channel weed free.
Early to medium duration varieties of potato matures within 80-120 days. Farmers are advised to stop irrigation and remove the upper leaves/parts of the crop before 7 – 10 days of digging
When plant leaves become yellow, harvest the crop and keep the tubers in the shed at a height of 1.2 to 2 ft for hardening of tuber skin.
Present weather condition is congenial for Potato wireworm infestation. Use Pheromone trap and earthingup before 60 days of potato harvesting
Present weather condition is congenial for Late Blight infestation. Spray of Mancozeb @2gm/L water.
Chattogram Region (Districts: Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Feni, Lakshmipur and Noakhali)
Rice Boro
Stage:Transplanting
Apply urea 13 kg/bigha as first top dressing after 15-20 days of transplanting (4-5 tillers/hill).
Maintain 5-7 cm land water level.
Apply irrigation.
Vegetable
Protect young plants of vegetable from low temperature.
Present weather condition is favourable for the incidence of yellowish-brown spot in tomato, Spray mancozeb 2.5-3g/litres of water.
Under cold conditions, there may be infestation of yellow vein mosaic in okra. 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.
Under the prevailing weather condition, monitoring is advised for infestation of fruit borers in brinjal, tomato, chilli. If infestation occurs, installation of pheromone traps @ 40 traps per acre is advised.
Present weather is congenial for sucking pests in vegetables.To control spray Malathion 57 EC @ 1.0 ml/litre water.
Apply Irrigation.
Horticultural
Protect young plants of horticulture crops from low temperature
It is advised to cover the small horticulture plants with grass/polythene sheet to avoid cold paralysis
To protect young fruit plants from chilly winds, cover young fruit plants with straw/polythene sheets/ gunny bags.
In fruit crops, apply organic mulches after earthing up and weeding to conserve residual soil moisture as well as to maintain the soil temperature.
Under the present weather conditions, there is a chance of an attack of pseudostem weevil to young banana plants of 3-4 months age. Spray Chlorpyriphos 2 ml/liter of water
Weather conditions are congenial for bud rot disease in coconut; spray Bordeaux mixture 1% on spindle leaves and crown of disease affected as well as neighbouring palms.
Apply Irrigation.
Livestock
Night temperature is decreasing. So keep the cattle under the shed.
Take necessary steps to prevent external parasites.
The temperature can be increased by lighting high-wattage bulbs in cowsheds.
Give anthelmintic drugs.
Vaccinate the cattle to prevent scurvy.
Give lukewarm water to drink.
Feed 50-100g mineral mixture daily with feed to maintain cattle health.
Poultry
Keep the poultry shed clean and dry.
Protect the chicken from the cold air with plastic screens or plastic bags on all sides.
High power bulbs (100 watts or more) in the poultry shed for 1-2 hours after dusk will increase egg production and diseases will reduce.
Take necessary measures to protect against fungal diseases.
Vaccinate Spring Disease of Chicken.
Let the hens out of the coop a little late in the morning and close the coop door in the evening.
Fishery
Reduce fish density, and transfer to other ponds if necessary.
Ensure enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures.
Reduce food in winter. Stop feeding if needed.
Keep clean the pond water.
Apply lime in the pond to protect fish from various bacterial diseases in winter. (250-500 gm/per decimal)
Potato
Stage:Maturity
Harvesting should be done at 80 to 90 days after sowing depending on the varieties.
Farmers are advised to stop irrigation before 5-7 days of haulm pulling. Keep the tubers under soil for 7-10 days for curing after haulm pulling.
After curing, sorting and grading preserve the potato tuber in cold storage at 2.50- 40 C with 85-95% Relative humidity (RH).
Harvest potato at dry and sunny weather. Keep the harvested potato at shady and windy location for at least 3-5 days for curing.
If required, a second weeding followed by earthing may be taken up after 55-60 days. Do proper earthing up with friable soil.
Early sown & where 80% plants found mature complete harvesting. Keep the irrigation channel weed free.
Early to medium duration varieties of potato matures within 80-120 days. Farmers are advised to stop irrigation and remove the upper leaves/parts of the crop before 7 – 10 days of digging
When plant leaves become yellow, harvest the crop and keep the tubers in the shed at a height of 1.2 to 2 ft for hardening of tuber skin.
Present weather condition is congenial for Potato wireworm infestation. Use Pheromone trap and earthingup before 60 days of potato harvesting
Present weather condition is congenial for Late Blight infestation. Spray of Mancozeb @2gm/L water.
Jashore Region (Districts: Chuadanga, Jashore, Jhenaidah, Kushtia, Magura and Meherpur)
Wheat
Stage:Vegetative Growth
Farmers are advised to apply 2nd time irrigation at wheat field at 55-60 DAS (panicle initiation stage) for good yield.
If symptoms of sulphur deficiency noticed in wheat crop, broadcast 1.0Kg gypsum/decimal is advised.
Apply irrigation.
Vegetable
Protect young plants of vegetable from low temperature.
Present weather condition is favourable for the incidence of yellowish-brown spot in tomato, Spray mancozeb 2.5-3g/litres of water.
Under cold conditions, there may be infestation of yellow vein mosaic in okra. 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.
Under the prevailing weather condition, monitoring is advised for infestation of fruit borers in brinjal, tomato, chilli. If infestation occurs, installation of pheromone traps @ 40 traps per acre is advised.
Present weather is congenial for sucking pests in vegetables.To control spray Malathion 57 EC @ 1.0 ml/litre water.
Apply Irrigation.
Horticultural
Protect young plants of horticulture crops from low temperature
It is advised to cover the small horticulture plants with grass/polythene sheet to avoid cold paralysis
To protect young fruit plants from chilly winds, cover young fruit plants with straw/polythene sheets/ gunny bags.
In fruit crops, apply organic mulches after earthing up and weeding to conserve residual soil moisture as well as to maintain the soil temperature.
Under the present weather conditions, there is a chance of an attack of pseudostem weevil to young banana plants of 3-4 months age. Spray Chlorpyriphos 2 ml/liter of water
Weather conditions are congenial for bud rot disease in coconut; spray Bordeaux mixture 1% on spindle leaves and crown of disease affected as well as neighbouring palms.
Apply Irrigation.
Mustard
Stage:Pod initiation
Apply light irrigation.
Livestock
Night temperature is decreasing. So keep the cattle under the shed.
Take necessary steps to prevent external parasites.
The temperature can be increased by lighting high-wattage bulbs in cowsheds.
Give anthelmintic drugs.
Vaccinate the cattle to prevent scurvy.
Give lukewarm water to drink.
Feed 50-100g mineral mixture daily with feed to maintain cattle health.
Poultry
Keep the poultry shed clean and dry.
Protect the chicken from the cold air with plastic screens or plastic bags on all sides.
High power bulbs (100 watts or more) in the poultry shed for 1-2 hours after dusk will increase egg production and diseases will reduce.
Take necessary measures to protect against fungal diseases.
Vaccinate Spring Disease of Chicken.
Let the hens out of the coop a little late in the morning and close the coop door in the evening.
Fishery
Reduce fish density, and transfer to other ponds if necessary.
Ensure enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures.
Reduce food in winter. Stop feeding if needed.
Keep clean the pond water.
Apply lime in the pond to protect fish from various bacterial diseases in winter. (250-500 gm/per decimal)
Potato
Stage:Tuber set/ initiation
Farmers are advised to irrigate the land for keeping optimum moisture in the field during this stage for quality tuber formation and development.
Present weather condition is congenial for Potato wireworm infestation. Use Pheromone trap and earthingup before 60 days of potato harvesting
Present weather condition is congenial for Late Blight infestation. Spray of Mancozeb @2gm/L water.
Dhaka Region (Districts: Dhaka, Gazipur, Kishoreganj, Manikganj, Munshiganj, Narayanganj, Narsingdi and Tangail)
Wheat
Stage:Vegetative Growth
Farmers are advised to apply 2nd time irrigation at wheat field at 55-60 DAS (panicle initiation stage) for good yield.
If symptoms of sulphur deficiency noticed in wheat crop, broadcast 1.0Kg gypsum/decimal is advised.
Apply irrigation.
Rice Boro
Stage:Tillering
Apply urea 13 kg/bigha as first top dressing after 15-20 days of transplanting (4-5 tillers/hill).
Maintain 5-7 cm land water level.
Apply irrigation.
Vegetable
Present weather condition is favourable for the incidence of yellowish-brown spot in tomato, Spray mancozeb 2.5-3g/litres of water.
Under the prevailing weather condition, monitoring is advised for infestation of fruit borers in brinjal, tomato, chilli. If infestation occurs, installation of pheromone traps @ 40 traps per acre is advised.
Present weather is congenial for sucking pests in vegetables.To control spray Malathion 57 EC @ 1.0 ml/litre water.
Apply Irrigation.
Horticultural
In fruit crops, apply organic mulches after earthing up and weeding to conserve residual soil moisture as well as to maintain the soil temperature.
Under the present weather conditions, there is a chance of an attack of pseudostem weevil to young banana plants of 3-4 months age. Spray Chlorpyriphos 2 ml/liter of water
Weather conditions are congenial for bud rot disease in coconut; spray Bordeaux mixture 1% on spindle leaves and crown of disease affected as well as neighbouring palms.
Apply Irrigation.
Mustard
Stage:Flowering
Apply 125-150 kg Urea per hectare before flowering.
If soil moisture is not adequate at siliqua stage i.e 50-55 days after sowing apply irrigation.
Livestock
Take necessary steps to prevent external parasites.
The temperature can be increased by lighting high-wattage bulbs in cowsheds.
Give anthelmintic drugs.
Vaccinate the cattle to prevent scurvy.
Give lukewarm water to drink.
Feed 50-100g mineral mixture daily with feed to maintain cattle health.
Poultry
Keep the poultry shed clean and dry.
Take necessary measures to protect against fungal diseases.
Vaccinate Spring Disease of Chicken.
Let the hens out of the coop a little late in the morning and close the coop door in the evening.
Fishery
Reduce fish density, and transfer to other ponds if necessary.
Ensure enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures.
Reduce food in winter. Stop feeding if needed.
Keep clean the pond water.
Apply lime in the pond to protect fish from various bacterial diseases in winter. (250-500 gm/per decimal)
Potato
Stage:Maturity
Harvesting should be done at 80 to 90 days after sowing depending on the varieties.
Farmers are advised to stop irrigation before 5-7 days of haulm pulling. Keep the tubers under soil for 7-10 days for curing after haulm pulling.
After curing, sorting and grading preserve the potato tuber in cold storage at 2.50- 40 C with 85-95% Relative humidity (RH).
Harvest potato at dry and sunny weather. Keep the harvested potato at shady and windy location for at least 3-5 days for curing.
If required, a second weeding followed by earthing may be taken up after 55-60 days. Do proper earthing up with friable soil.
Early sown & where 80% plants found mature complete harvesting. Keep the irrigation channel weed free.
Early to medium duration varieties of potato matures within 80-120 days. Farmers are advised to stop irrigation and remove the upper leaves/parts of the crop before 7 – 10 days of digging
When plant leaves become yellow, harvest the crop and keep the tubers in the shed at a height of 1.2 to 2 ft for hardening of tuber skin.
Present weather condition is congenial for Potato wireworm infestation. Use Pheromone trap and earthingup before 60 days of potato harvesting
Present weather condition is congenial for Late Blight infestation. Spray of Mancozeb @2gm/L water.
Dinajpur Region (Districts: Dinajpur, Panchagarh and Thakurgaon)
Wheat
Stage:Vegetative Growth
Farmers are advised to apply 2nd time irrigation at wheat field at 55-60 DAS (panicle initiation stage) for good yield.
If symptoms of sulphur deficiency noticed in wheat crop, broadcast 1.0Kg gypsum/decimal is advised.
Apply irrigation.
Rice Boro
Stage:Transplanting
Apply urea 13 kg/bigha as first top dressing after 15-20 days of transplanting (4-5 tillers/hill).
Maintain 5-7 cm land water level.
Apply irrigation.
Vegetable
Protect young plants of vegetable from low temperature.
Present weather condition is favourable for the incidence of yellowish-brown spot in tomato, Spray mancozeb 2.5-3g/litres of water.
Under cold conditions, there may be infestation of yellow vein mosaic in okra. 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.
Under the prevailing weather condition, monitoring is advised for infestation of fruit borers in brinjal, tomato, chilli. If infestation occurs, installation of pheromone traps @ 40 traps per acre is advised.
Present weather is congenial for sucking pests in vegetables.To control spray Malathion 57 EC @ 1.0 ml/litre water.
Apply Irrigation.
Horticultural
Protect young plants of horticulture crops from low temperature
It is advised to cover the small horticulture plants with grass/polythene sheet to avoid cold paralysis
To protect young fruit plants from chilly winds, cover young fruit plants with straw/polythene sheets/ gunny bags.
In fruit crops, apply organic mulches after earthing up and weeding to conserve residual soil moisture as well as to maintain the soil temperature.
Under the present weather conditions, there is a chance of an attack of pseudostem weevil to young banana plants of 3-4 months age. Spray Chlorpyriphos 2 ml/liter of water
Weather conditions are congenial for bud rot disease in coconut; spray Bordeaux mixture 1% on spindle leaves and crown of disease affected as well as neighbouring palms.
Due to high relative humidity, sooty mould disease may occur in mangoes. To control Pruning of affected branches and wash off the tree with soapy water is advised. In case of severe infestation Spray with Mancozeb @ 0.2% + Clorpyriphos 20EC 2ml/l at 10-15 days interval.
Apply Irrigation.
Mustard
Stage:Flowering
Apply 125-150 kg Urea per hectare before flowering.
If soil moisture is not adequate at siliqua stage i.e 50-55 days after sowing apply irrigation.
Livestock
Night temperature is decreasing. So keep the cattle under the shed.
Take necessary steps to prevent external parasites.
The temperature can be increased by lighting high-wattage bulbs in cowsheds.
Give anthelmintic drugs.
Vaccinate the cattle to prevent scurvy.
Give lukewarm water to drink.
Feed 50-100g mineral mixture daily with feed to maintain cattle health.
Poultry
Keep the poultry shed clean and dry.
Protect the chicken from the cold air with plastic screens or plastic bags on all sides.
High power bulbs (100 watts or more) in the poultry shed for 1-2 hours after dusk will increase egg production and diseases will reduce.
Take necessary measures to protect against fungal diseases.
Vaccinate Spring Disease of Chicken.
Let the hens out of the coop a little late in the morning and close the coop door in the evening.
Fishery
Reduce fish density, and transfer to other ponds if necessary.
Ensure enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures.
Reduce food in winter. Stop feeding if needed.
Keep clean the pond water.
Apply lime in the pond to protect fish from various bacterial diseases in winter. (250-500 gm/per decimal)
Potato
Stage:Tuber set/ initiation
Farmers are advised to irrigate the land for keeping optimum moisture in the field during this stage for quality tuber formation and development.
Present weather condition is congenial for Potato wireworm infestation. Use Pheromone trap and earthingup before 60 days of potato harvesting
Present weather condition is congenial for Late Blight infestation. Spray of Mancozeb @2gm/L water.
Faridpur Region (Districts: Faridpur, Gopalganj, Madaripur, Rajbari and Shariatpur)
Wheat
Stage:Vegetative Growth
Farmers are advised to apply 2nd time irrigation at wheat field at 55-60 DAS (panicle initiation stage) for good yield.
If symptoms of sulphur deficiency noticed in wheat crop, broadcast 1.0Kg gypsum/decimal is advised.
Apply irrigation.
Rice Boro
Stage:Tillering
Apply urea 13 kg/bigha as first top dressing after 15-20 days of transplanting (4-5 tillers/hill).
Maintain 5-7 cm land water level.
Apply irrigation.
Vegetable
Present weather condition is favourable for the incidence of yellowish-brown spot in tomato, Spray mancozeb 2.5-3g/litres of water.
Under the prevailing weather condition, monitoring is advised for infestation of fruit borers in brinjal, tomato, chilli. If infestation occurs, installation of pheromone traps @ 40 traps per acre is advised.
Present weather is congenial for sucking pests in vegetables.To control spray Malathion 57 EC @ 1.0 ml/litre water.
Apply Irrigation.
Horticultural
In fruit crops, apply organic mulches after earthing up and weeding to conserve residual soil moisture as well as to maintain the soil temperature.
Under the present weather conditions, there is a chance of an attack of pseudostem weevil to young banana plants of 3-4 months age. Spray Chlorpyriphos 2 ml/liter of water
Weather conditions are congenial for bud rot disease in coconut; spray Bordeaux mixture 1% on spindle leaves and crown of disease affected as well as neighbouring palms.
Apply Irrigation.
Mustard
Stage:Maturity to Harvesting
Where plants are found mature complete harvesting.
Livestock
Take necessary steps to prevent external parasites.
The temperature can be increased by lighting high-wattage bulbs in cowsheds.
Give anthelmintic drugs.
Vaccinate the cattle to prevent scurvy.
Give lukewarm water to drink.
Feed 50-100g mineral mixture daily with feed to maintain cattle health.
Poultry
Keep the poultry shed clean and dry.
Take necessary measures to protect against fungal diseases.
Vaccinate Spring Disease of Chicken.
Let the hens out of the coop a little late in the morning and close the coop door in the evening.
Fishery
Reduce fish density, and transfer to other ponds if necessary.
Ensure enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures.
Reduce food in winter. Stop feeding if needed.
Keep clean the pond water.
Apply lime in the pond to protect fish from various bacterial diseases in winter. (250-500 gm/per decimal)
Potato
Stage:Maturity
Harvesting should be done at 80 to 90 days after sowing depending on the varieties.
Farmers are advised to stop irrigation before 5-7 days of haulm pulling. Keep the tubers under soil for 7-10 days for curing after haulm pulling.
After curing, sorting and grading preserve the potato tuber in cold storage at 2.50- 40 C with 85-95% Relative humidity (RH).
Harvest potato at dry and sunny weather. Keep the harvested potato at shady and windy location for at least 3-5 days for curing.
If required, a second weeding followed by earthing may be taken up after 55-60 days. Do proper earthing up with friable soil.
Early sown & where 80% plants found mature complete harvesting. Keep the irrigation channel weed free.
Early to medium duration varieties of potato matures within 80-120 days. Farmers are advised to stop irrigation and remove the upper leaves/parts of the crop before 7 – 10 days of digging
When plant leaves become yellow, harvest the crop and keep the tubers in the shed at a height of 1.2 to 2 ft for hardening of tuber skin.
Present weather condition is congenial for Potato wireworm infestation. Use Pheromone trap and earthingup before 60 days of potato harvesting
Present weather condition is congenial for Late Blight infestation. Spray of Mancozeb @2gm/L water.
Rangpur Region (Districts: Gaibandha, Kurigram, Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari and Rangpur)
Wheat
Stage:Grain Formation
Apply irrigation.
During the stage, farmers are advised to 3rd time irrigation at wheat field for good yield.
Rice Boro
Stage:Transplanting
Apply urea 13 kg/bigha as first top dressing after 15-20 days of transplanting (4-5 tillers/hill).
Maintain 5-7 cm land water level.
Apply irrigation.
Vegetable
Present weather condition is favourable for the incidence of yellowish-brown spot in tomato, Spray mancozeb 2.5-3g/litres of water.
Under the prevailing weather condition, monitoring is advised for infestation of fruit borers in brinjal, tomato, chilli. If infestation occurs, installation of pheromone traps @ 40 traps per acre is advised.
Present weather is congenial for sucking pests in vegetables.To control spray Malathion 57 EC @ 1.0 ml/litre water.
Apply Irrigation.
Protect young plants of vegetable from low temperature.
Under cold conditions, there may be infestation of yellow vein mosaic in okra. 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.
Horticultural
In fruit crops, apply organic mulches after earthing up and weeding to conserve residual soil moisture as well as to maintain the soil temperature.
Under the present weather conditions, there is a chance of an attack of pseudostem weevil to young banana plants of 3-4 months age. Spray Chlorpyriphos 2 ml/liter of water
Weather conditions are congenial for bud rot disease in coconut; spray Bordeaux mixture 1% on spindle leaves and crown of disease affected as well as neighbouring palms.
Apply Irrigation.
Protect young plants of horticulture crops from low temperature
It is advised to cover the small horticulture plants with grass/polythene sheet to avoid cold paralysis
To protect young fruit plants from chilly winds, cover young fruit plants with straw/polythene sheets/ gunny bags.
Mustard
Stage:Flowering
Apply 125-150 kg Urea per hectare before flowering.
If soil moisture is not adequate at siliqua stage i.e 50-55 days after sowing apply irrigation.
Livestock
Take necessary steps to prevent external parasites.
The temperature can be increased by lighting high-wattage bulbs in cowsheds.
Give anthelmintic drugs.
Vaccinate the cattle to prevent scurvy.
Give lukewarm water to drink.
Feed 50-100g mineral mixture daily with feed to maintain cattle health.
Night temperature is decreasing. So keep the cattle under the shed.
Poultry
Keep the poultry shed clean and dry.
Take necessary measures to protect against fungal diseases.
Vaccinate Spring Disease of Chicken.
Let the hens out of the coop a little late in the morning and close the coop door in the evening.
Protect the chicken from the cold air with plastic screens or plastic bags on all sides.
High power bulbs (100 watts or more) in the poultry shed for 1-2 hours after dusk will increase egg production and diseases will reduce.
Fishery
Reduce fish density, and transfer to other ponds if necessary.
Ensure enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures.
Reduce food in winter. Stop feeding if needed.
Keep clean the pond water.
Apply lime in the pond to protect fish from various bacterial diseases in winter. (250-500 gm/per decimal)
Potato
Stage:Tuber set/ initiation
Farmers are advised to irrigate the land for keeping optimum moisture in the field during this stage for quality tuber formation and development.
Present weather condition is congenial for Potato wireworm infestation. Use Pheromone trap and earthingup before 60 days of potato harvesting
Present weather condition is congenial for Late Blight infestation. Spray of Mancozeb @2gm/L water.
Sylhet Region (Districts: Habiganj, Moulvibazar, Sunamganj and Sylhet)
Wheat
Stage:Vegetative Growth
Farmers are advised to apply 2nd time irrigation at wheat field at 55-60 DAS (panicle initiation stage) for good yield.
If symptoms of sulphur deficiency noticed in wheat crop, broadcast 1.0Kg gypsum/decimal is advised.
Apply irrigation.
Rice Boro
Stage:Tillering
Apply urea 13 kg/bigha as first top dressing after 15-20 days of transplanting (4-5 tillers/hill).
Maintain 5-7 cm land water level.
Apply irrigation.
Vegetable
Present weather condition is favourable for the incidence of yellowish-brown spot in tomato, Spray mancozeb 2.5-3g/litres of water.
Under the prevailing weather condition, monitoring is advised for infestation of fruit borers in brinjal, tomato, chilli. If infestation occurs, installation of pheromone traps @ 40 traps per acre is advised.
Present weather is congenial for sucking pests in vegetables.To control spray Malathion 57 EC @ 1.0 ml/litre water.
Apply Irrigation.
Horticultural
In fruit crops, apply organic mulches after earthing up and weeding to conserve residual soil moisture as well as to maintain the soil temperature.
Under the present weather conditions, there is a chance of an attack of pseudostem weevil to young banana plants of 3-4 months age. Spray Chlorpyriphos 2 ml/liter of water
Weather conditions are congenial for bud rot disease in coconut; spray Bordeaux mixture 1% on spindle leaves and crown of disease affected as well as neighbouring palms.
Apply Irrigation.
Mustard
Stage:Vegetative
If soil moisture is not adequate before flowering i.e 20-25 days after sowing apply irrigation.
Apply light irrigation.
Present weather condition is congenial for Cut warm infestation. Spray Chlorpyriphos 20 EC @ 2ml/litre of water on fair weather.
Livestock
Take necessary steps to prevent external parasites.
The temperature can be increased by lighting high-wattage bulbs in cowsheds.
Give anthelmintic drugs.
Vaccinate the cattle to prevent scurvy.
Give lukewarm water to drink.
Feed 50-100g mineral mixture daily with feed to maintain cattle health.
Poultry
Keep the poultry shed clean and dry.
Take necessary measures to protect against fungal diseases.
Vaccinate Spring Disease of Chicken.
Let the hens out of the coop a little late in the morning and close the coop door in the evening.
Fishery
Reduce fish density, and transfer to other ponds if necessary.
Ensure enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures.
Reduce food in winter. Stop feeding if needed.
Keep clean the pond water.
Apply lime in the pond to protect fish from various bacterial diseases in winter. (250-500 gm/per decimal)
Potato
Stage:Maturity
Harvesting should be done at 80 to 90 days after sowing depending on the varieties.
Farmers are advised to stop irrigation before 5-7 days of haulm pulling. Keep the tubers under soil for 7-10 days for curing after haulm pulling.
After curing, sorting and grading preserve the potato tuber in cold storage at 2.50- 40 C with 85-95% Relative humidity (RH).
Harvest potato at dry and sunny weather. Keep the harvested potato at shady and windy location for at least 3-5 days for curing.
If required, a second weeding followed by earthing may be taken up after 55-60 days. Do proper earthing up with friable soil.
Early sown & where 80% plants found mature complete harvesting. Keep the irrigation channel weed free.
Early to medium duration varieties of potato matures within 80-120 days. Farmers are advised to stop irrigation and remove the upper leaves/parts of the crop before 7 – 10 days of digging
When plant leaves become yellow, harvest the crop and keep the tubers in the shed at a height of 1.2 to 2 ft for hardening of tuber skin.
Present weather condition is congenial for Potato wireworm infestation. Use Pheromone trap and earthingup before 60 days of potato harvesting
Present weather condition is congenial for Late Blight infestation. Spray of Mancozeb @2gm/L water.
Mymensingh Region (Districts: Jamalpur, Mymensingh, Netrokona and Sherpur)
Wheat
Stage:Vegetative Growth
Farmers are advised to apply 2nd time irrigation at wheat field at 55-60 DAS (panicle initiation stage) for good yield.
If symptoms of sulphur deficiency noticed in wheat crop, broadcast 1.0Kg gypsum/decimal is advised.
Apply irrigation.
Rice Boro
Stage:Transplanting
Apply urea 13 kg/bigha as first top dressing after 15-20 days of transplanting (4-5 tillers/hill).
Maintain 5-7 cm land water level.
Apply irrigation.
Vegetable
Present weather condition is favourable for the incidence of yellowish-brown spot in tomato, Spray mancozeb 2.5-3g/litres of water.
Under the prevailing weather condition, monitoring is advised for infestation of fruit borers in brinjal, tomato, chilli. If infestation occurs, installation of pheromone traps @ 40 traps per acre is advised.
Present weather is congenial for sucking pests in vegetables.To control spray Malathion 57 EC @ 1.0 ml/litre water.
Apply Irrigation.
Horticultural
In fruit crops, apply organic mulches after earthing up and weeding to conserve residual soil moisture as well as to maintain the soil temperature.
Under the present weather conditions, there is a chance of an attack of pseudostem weevil to young banana plants of 3-4 months age. Spray Chlorpyriphos 2 ml/liter of water
Weather conditions are congenial for bud rot disease in coconut; spray Bordeaux mixture 1% on spindle leaves and crown of disease affected as well as neighbouring palms.
Apply Irrigation.
Mustard
Stage:Flowering
Apply 125-150 kg Urea per hectare before flowering.
If soil moisture is not adequate at siliqua stage i.e 50-55 days after sowing apply irrigation.
Livestock
Take necessary steps to prevent external parasites.
The temperature can be increased by lighting high-wattage bulbs in cowsheds.
Give anthelmintic drugs.
Vaccinate the cattle to prevent scurvy.
Give lukewarm water to drink.
Feed 50-100g mineral mixture daily with feed to maintain cattle health.
Poultry
Keep the poultry shed clean and dry.
Take necessary measures to protect against fungal diseases.
Vaccinate Spring Disease of Chicken.
Let the hens out of the coop a little late in the morning and close the coop door in the evening.
Fishery
Reduce fish density, and transfer to other ponds if necessary.
Ensure enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures.
Reduce food in winter. Stop feeding if needed.
Keep clean the pond water.
Apply lime in the pond to protect fish from various bacterial diseases in winter. (250-500 gm/per decimal)
Potato
Stage:Maturity
Harvesting should be done at 80 to 90 days after sowing depending on the varieties.
Farmers are advised to stop irrigation before 5-7 days of haulm pulling. Keep the tubers under soil for 7-10 days for curing after haulm pulling.
After curing, sorting and grading preserve the potato tuber in cold storage at 2.50- 40 C with 85-95% Relative humidity (RH).
Harvest potato at dry and sunny weather. Keep the harvested potato at shady and windy location for at least 3-5 days for curing.
If required, a second weeding followed by earthing may be taken up after 55-60 days. Do proper earthing up with friable soil.
Early sown & where 80% plants found mature complete harvesting. Keep the irrigation channel weed free.
Early to medium duration varieties of potato matures within 80-120 days. Farmers are advised to stop irrigation and remove the upper leaves/parts of the crop before 7 – 10 days of digging
When plant leaves become yellow, harvest the crop and keep the tubers in the shed at a height of 1.2 to 2 ft for hardening of tuber skin.
Present weather condition is congenial for Potato wireworm infestation. Use Pheromone trap and earthingup before 60 days of potato harvesting
Present weather condition is congenial for Late Blight infestation. Spray of Mancozeb @2gm/L water.
