DISTRICT LEVEL Agro Meteorological Advisory Bulletin for the State of Tamil Nadu Bulletin No. 071/2021 for the Period 0830

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DISTRICT LEVEL Agro meteorological Advisory Bulletin for the state of Tamil Nadu Bulletin No. 079/2021

For the period 0830 IST, 01st October 2021 to 0830 IST, 06th October 2021 Issued on Friday, 01st October 2021

Issued by

DDGM, Regional Meteorological Centre, India Meteorological Department, Chennai in collaboration with TNAU and nine AMFU’s of Agro climatic Zones of the Tamil Nadu state

Agro climatic zones of the state

Agro met Sl. Agro climatic field Unit Districts No zone (AMFU) location

Northeastern Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore 1 Tiruvannamalai, Chennai,Villupuram , Chennai zone Vellore Northwestern Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Salem and 2 Namakkal zone Namakkal

Western 3 Erode,Tiruppur and Coimbatore, Coimbatore, Zone

Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Cauvery Delta 4 Karur,Perambalur,Ariyalur and Adudurai zone Tiruchirapalli.

Southern Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli and 5 Kovilpatti zone Thoothugudi

Pudukkottai,Madurai,Dindigul, Theni, 6 South Zone Kannivadi Ramanathapuram and Sivagangai

High rainfall 7 Kanyakumari Pechiparai zone

8 Hilly zone Nilgiris Ooty

9 Coastal Zone Karaikal and Pondicherry Karaikal

Past Weather Summary for the period 28.09.21 to 30.09.21 for the State of Tamilnadu & Puducherry

Temperature:

Maximum Temperature of range 29oC – 37oC prevailed over the state. Kodaikanal and Uthagamandalam recorded Maximum temperature range 16oC – 20oC during the period.

Minimum temperature of range 20oC - 28oC prevailed over the State. Kodaikanal and Uthagamandalam recorded Minimum temperature of range 10oC - 12oC during the same period.

Spatial distribution of Rainfall

Spatial distribution of Rainfall Date Area Widespread (Most places) -- -- Fairly widespread (Many -- -- places) Scattered (Few Places) -- -- Isolated (One or Two Places) 28.09.21, 29.09.21 & 30.09.21 Tamil Nadu

Dry 28.09.21, 29.09.21 & 30.09.21 Puducherry

Chief Amounts of Rainfall (in cms):-

28.09.21 : Chinnakalar (dist Coimbatore) 13, Valparai Taluk Office (dist Coimbatore), Sholayar (dist Coimbatore), Valpari PAP (dist Coimbatre) 8 each, Cincona (dist Coimbatore) 7, Pandhalur (dist Nilgiris) 5, Valparai PTO (dist Coimbatore), Perunchani Dam (dist Kanyakumari), Puthan Dam (dist Kanyakumari) 4 each, Devala (dist Nilgiris), Salem (dist Salem), Avalanche (dist Nilgiris), Periyar (dist Theni), Sivalogam (dist Kanyakumari) 3 each, G Bazar (dist Nilgiris), Mangalapuram (dist Namakkal), Naduvattam (dist Nilgiris), Attur (dist Salem), Peravurani (dist Thanjavur), Thekkadi (dist Theni), Chittar (dist Kanyakumari), Yercaud (dist Salem), Upper Gudalur (dist Nilgiris), Harisan Estate (dist Nilgiris) 2 each, Upper Bhavani (dist Nilgiris), Pechiparai (dist Kanyakumari), Vepur (dist Cuddalore), Kurinjipadi (dist Cuddalore), Edapadi (dist Salem), Vadakuthu (dist Cuddalore), Yethapur (dist Salem) 1 each.

29.09.21 : Pandhalur (dist Nilgiris) 5, Chinnakalar (dist Coimbatore), Mylaudy (dist Kanyakumari), Eraniel (dist Kanyakumari), Nagercoil (dist Kanyakumari), Pechiparai (dist Kanyakumari), Suralacode (dist Kanyakumari), Perunchani Dam (dist Kanyakumari), Kuzhithurai (dist Kanyakumari), Yercaud (dist Salem), Valparai Pto (dist Coimbatore), Sholayar (dist Coimbatore), Cincona (dist Coimbatore), Puthan Dam (dist Kanyakumari), Sivalogam (dist Kanyakumari), Braiyar estate (dist Nilgiris), Harisan Estate (dist Nilgiris) 2 each Chittar (dist Kanyakumari), Manalmedu (dist Mayiladuthurai), Devala (dist Nilgiris), Periyar (dist Theni), Colachel (dist Kanyakumari), Thuckalay (dist Kanyakumari), Omalur (dist Salem), Yethapur (dist Salem) 1 each.

30.09.21 : Pattukottai (dist Thanjavur) 9, Perungalur (dist Pudukkottai) 8, Erode DRMS (dist Erode) 7, Tiruchengode (dist Namakkal), Madukkur (dist Thanjavur), Erode PTO (dist Erode) 5 each, Adiramapattinam (dist Thanjavur), Sivaganga (dist Sivaganga) 4 each, Pullambadi (dist Trichy), Muthupet (dist Tiruvarur), Peravurani (dist Thanjavur) 3 each, Karambakudi (dist Pudukkottai), Sholavandan (dist Madurai), Aruppukottai (dist Virudhunagar), Sholayar (dist Coimbatore), Vallam (dist Thanjavur), Vadipatti (dist Madurai), Vembakkam (dist Tiruvannamalai) 2 each, Orathanadu (dist Thanjavur), Thanjavur (dist Thanjavur), Mahabalipuram (dist Chengalpattu), Ramanathapuram (dist Ramanathapuram), Andipatti (dist Madurai), Sendamangalam (dist Namakkal), Chinnakallar (dist Coimbatore), Vellore (dist Vellore), Namakkal (dist Namakkal), Thanjavur PTO (dist Thanjavur), Puduchatram (dist Namakkal), Illayangudi (dist Sivaganga), Tiruvaiyaru (dist Thanjavur), Annavasal (dist Pudukkottai), Alangudi (dist Pudukkottai), Thiruthuraipoondi (dist Tiruvarur), Nadhiyar head (dist Tiruchirapalli) 1 each.

(NORMALISED DIFFERENCE VEGETATION INDEX)

(Percentage Departure of Rainfall)

WEEK ENDING 29.09.2021

PERIOD ENDING 01.06.2021 TO 29.09.2021

DISTRICT LEVEL ENSEMBLE WEATHER FORECAST ISSUED ON: 01.10.21 VALID FOR THE NEXT 5 DAYS

Districtwise Agromet Advisories

Chennai

SMS Advisory: Day 1(02.10.2021) to Day 5(06.10.2021): Thunderstorm with lightning is likely to occur isolated places over Tamilnadu. Livestock Advisory 1 To avoid the occurrence of milk fever in dairy cattle, feeding of supplementary mineral mixture of 15- 30 gms is recommended during pregnancy. 2 To prevent scabies in rabbit all in all out system has to be followed with adequate ectoparasicide spraying. 3 The new born calves have to be provided with luke warm water to prevent cold stress during rainy season. 4 Check out for aflotoxicosis in concentrate feed. Addition of toxin binders in feed would prevent this to some extent. 5 Luke warm water splashing and washing in pig barn would reduce the incidence of E.coli infection in pigs during rainy season. 6 Swill fed fattener pigs should be checked out for sanitary swill feeding since spoilt swill will cause intestinal disorder. 7 The rabbits which suffered summer infertility could be allowed to breeding due to the conducive season prevailing. 8 Provision of 5% shell grit to layers improves the egg quality.

Kancheepuram

As per IMD Extended Range Forecast for the period of 06.10.2021 to 12.10.2021 Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry region may likely to receive higher rainfall than the rainfall. On 02.10.2021 - 06.10.2021 Thunderstorm with lightning is likely to occur at isolated places over Kancheepuram & Chengalpattu district. Before transplanting of rice seedling in main field farmers is advised apply 10 kg/ac of micronutrient mixture with vermicompost. Farmers are advised to crate proper drainage facility in vegetable crops to avoid stagnation in vegetable fields.

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory RICE Before transplanting of rice seedlings farmers are advised to tip the seedlings in Bacillus subtilis bio control agent 2 gram/liter solution. Horticulture(Va Horticulture Specific Advisory rieties) BRINJAL There are possibilities of red spider mite infestation in brinjal crop. For management farmers are advised to spray wettable sulphur 50 WP 2g/lit. There are possibilities of mealybug infestation in brinjal. Farmers are advised to take BRINJAL necessary plant protection measures with the advice of horticultural officer. The forecasted weather may cause Anthracnose disease in cucurbit crops. For BOTTLE GOURD management farmers are advised to spray Mancozeb 2g/lit or Carbendazim 0.5g/lit of water. Live Live Stock Specific Advisory Stock(Varieties) Farmers are advised to vaccinate their dairy animals against FMD disease in nearby COW veterinary dispensary to protect them against disease incidence. Farmers are advised to provide 30-50 grams of mineral mixture to diary animals to improve the milk yield. Farmers are advised to provide mineral block to sheep and goats to improve the grate GOAT rate. Farmers may deworm and detick the goat and sheep before monsoon to protect them from disease. Fishieries(Varie Fishieries Specific Advisory ties) The forecasted weather may alter the pH level of fish and prawn ponds. For management farmers are advised to go for application of 100-200 kg of lime. Due to INLAND rain forecasted for upcoming five days, erosion of fish /prawn pond dykes increases turbidity of water and become muddy which affects photosynthetic activity and it may lets to depletion of oxygen level. To avoid this farmer are advised to grow grass and other plants on the slope as well as top of the crest. The Water transparency/Plankton density may be maintained up to 30-45 cm. Garlic paste 4-6% may be provided along with feed to enhance food intake and improve COMMON FISH health status. Due to low temperature and cloudy weather in upcoming five days, the morning feed may be delayed for one hour or more. The fish/prawn feeds may be stored in better condition to avoid fungal infection due to forecasted humid weather. Poultry(Varietie Poultry Specific Advisory s) CHICK Farmers are advised to provide proper brooding facility to chicks to avoid the mortality. CHICKEN Farmers are advised to vaccinate their poultry birds against ranikhet disease in nearby veterinary dispensary.

Villupuram

SMS Advisory: Day 1(02.10.2021) to Day 5(06.10.2021): Thunderstorm with lightning is likely to occur isolated places over Tamilnadu. Livestock Advisory: 1 To avoid the occurrence of milk fever in dairy cattle, feeding of supplementary mineral mixture of 15- 30 gms is recommended during pregnancy. 2 To prevent scabies in rabbit all in all out system has to be followed with adequate ectoparasicide spraying. 3 The new born calves have to be provided with luke warm water to prevent cold stress during rainy season. 4 Check out for aflotoxicosis in concentrate feed. Addition of toxin binders in feed would prevent this to some extent. 5 Luke warm water splashing and washing in pig barn would reduce the incidence of E.coli infection in pigs during rainy season. 6 Swill fed fattener pigs should be checked out for sanitary swill feeding since spoilt swill will cause intestinal disorder. 7 The rabbits which suffered summer infertility could be allowed to breeding due to the conducive season prevailing. 8 Provision of 5% shell grit to layers improves the egg quality. Agricultural advisory Rice: 1. In paddy field black bug infestation is seen in some par (Kurinjipadi block) of Cuddalore district. The bug sucks the sap from the base of the tillers, as a result the plants aregiving “bug burn” symptoms. The earheads become chaffy. The following integrated to manage the black bug. Establish light traps to attract matured bugs. Flood the fields to kill eggs and young ones. The stubbles remaining in the field after harvest should be ploughed in situ to kill eggs of young ones. If the infestation exceeds economic threshold level (5 bugs/hill) spray acephate 625 g/ha or neem seed kernel extract 5 %. Avoid paddy cultivation with same varieties year after year. Sugarcane: 2. Due to prevailing weather condition changes of sugarcane Top shoot borer infection. To control apply carbofuran 3% CG @ 66 kg/ha or chlorantraniliprole 0.4% G @ 18.75 kg/ha or chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC 375 ml/ha. Groundnut: 3. Due to prevailing weather condition changes of groundnut leaf miner infection. To control spray Dimethiate 30 EC 660 ml/ha or methyl demeton 25% EC 1000 ml/ha with 500 lit of water. Maize: 4. Prevailing weather condition is favorable for fall army worm infestation in maize crop. To control spraychlorantraniliprole 18.5 SC @ 0.4 ml/lit or flubendiamide 20 WG 0.5 g/lit at early stage (15-20 days) fllowed by azadirachtin 1% 2 ml/lit and spinetoram 11.70 SC 0.5 ml/litre or emamectin benzoate 5 SG 0.4 g/lit at 35-40 days. Cumbu: 5. Due to prevailing weather conditions favourable for shoot fly infestation in cumbu. To control spray methyl demeton 25 EC 500 ml/ha or dimethoate 30 EC 500 ml/ha. Black gram: 6. To reduce the root rot infection in Blackgram, Bacillus subtilis 1 kg/ha + Trichoderma, Aspergillus 1 kg/ha + Farm yard manure 25 1 kg/ha Spray the first time during the last plough and the second time after the first weeding (20- 25 DAS). Cotton: 7. Due to prevailing weather condition there are chances of cotton green leaf hopper infestation. To control spray thiamethoxam 25 WG 0.6 gram/litre or imidacloprid 17.8 SL 0.6 ml/litre. Tapioca: 8. Prevailing weather condition is favorable for mealy bug infestation in tapioca crop. To control spray fluonicamid 50 % WG 60 g/acre or spirotetramat 150 OD 250 ml/acre or thiamethoxan 25 WDG 40 g/acre.

Thiruvannamalai

Thiruvallur

From the extended range forecast, Above normal rainfall and normal temperature expected for the period of 6th to 9th October over Tamil Nadu. 1.farmers are advised to harvest the mature crop and maintain 8-12% moisture content for safe storage; 2.based on soil moisture provide irrigation to the crop. Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory RICE Samba season- Rice-Nursery stage- Green plant hopper- Broadcast carbofuran 3% CG 3.5 kg in 20 cents and Maintain 2.5 cm of water in the nursery. Samba season- Rice- Transplanting and Tillering stage-1. Stem bore- Spray Azadirachtin 0.03% 400 ml (Or) Flubendiamide 20% WG 50g. (Or) ; 2.Whorl maggots- RICE Spray Cartap hydrochloride 4% G 7.5-10 kg (or) Spray Fipronil 5% SC 400- 600 g per acre in 200 litres of wate; 3.Algae growth- To control Copper sulfate at the rate of 1 kg per acre can be mixed with irrigation water; 4.Leaf folder- Spray Acephate 75 % SP 400 ml (Or) Spray Azadirachtin 0.03% 400ml per acre in 200 litres of water. BLACK GRAM Black gram- Whitefly- Spray Methyl demeton 25% EC 500 ml (or) Spray Dimethoate 30% EC 500 ml per acre in 200 litres of water. Groundnut- Tobacco caterpillar- Spray Methomyl 40 SP 300 ml per acre in 200 litres water GROUNDNUT to control the early instar (1st to 3rd instar) larvae. (or) Spray NSKE 5%; 2.Aphids- Spray Imidacloprid 17.8 SL 40 ml (or) Spray Methyl demeton 25 EC 400 ml per acre in 200 litres of water. Sugarcane- Internode borer- I). Release egg parasitoid, Trichogramma chilonis at the rate of 1.0 cc / release/ha (Six releases at 15 days interval starting from fourth month); II). SUGARCANE Detrash the crop on 150th and 210th day of planting. Detrashing dislodge the pupae that remain in the leaf sheath; III).Avoid the use of excessive nitrogenous fertilizers; 2. Termite- Spray Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC @ 200 ml (or) Thiamethoxam 75% w/w SG 64 g per acre in 200 litres of water. Horticulture(Va Horticulture Specific Advisory rieties) Chilli- Damping Off- Treat the seeds with Trichoderma viride @ 4 g / kg or Pseudomonas CHILLI fluorescens @ 10 g /kg of seeds treat with 24 hours before sowing. Brinjal- 1.Whitefly- Spray Neem oil 3% (or) Spray Thiamethoxam 25 % WG BRINJAL 4.0 g/10 l and Monitor the whitefly with yellow sticky trap @ 5-6 / acre; 2.Fruit borer- Spray Neem Seed Kernel Extract 5 % (or) Spray Dimethoate 30 % EC 7.0 ml/10 l. and Encourage the activity of larval parasitoids: Pristomerus testaceus, Cremastus flavoorbitalis. Live Live Stock Specific Advisory Stock(Varieties ) COW Livestock's- During these periods, vaccinate 6-month-old calves and older animals against Haemorrhagic Septicaemia (HS) as advised by the veterinarian.

Vellore

As per the IMD extended range forecast (ERF), Tamil Nadu and Puducherry may be receive above normal rainfall and normal temperature for the period of 6.10.2021 to 12.10.2021. Prevailing weather condition is favorable for pest and disease incidence for all crops. Farmers are advised to monitor their field and take necessary plant protection measures based on symptoms of damage. Protect dry paddy straw and sorghum straw from raining and subsequent fungal contamination. If so, avoid feeding them to cow. Moderate rainfall may be expected on forthcoming days. So, avoid fertilizer application, insecticides or pesticides spray and provide drainage to lowland areas.

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory Prevailing weather condition is favorable for leaf folder incidence in rice. Hence farmers RICE are requested to monitor the field and spray chlorantraniliprole 5ml or Flubendiamide @ 0.7ml/litre. Horticulture(Va Horticulture Specific Advisory rieties)

BRINJAL To control shoot borer/ fruit borer, spray Azadirachtin 1% EC (10000 ppm) 3ml/litre or Flubendiamide 20WDG 7.5g/10 litre.

To control rhinoceros beetle in coconut, apply neem seed kernel powder + sand (1:2) COCONUT @150 g per palm in the base of the 3 inner most leaves in the crown. GUAVA To control guava mealy bug, spray profenophos @ 2ml / litre + neem oil 5 ml.

PAPAYA To control papaya yellow mosaic virus, spray Imidachloprid @ 0.5 ml / litre.

To control panama wilt in banana, soil drenching with carbendazim 0.1 % solution around BANANA the pseudostem at bimonthly intervals starting from 5 months after planting.

Live Live Stock Specific Advisory Stock(Varieties)

The floors in the livestock shelter must be cleaned and maintained damp free to prevent COW water logging. Moreover the floors must be sprinkled with bleaching powder to maintain bio security in farm. GOAT Sporadic incidence of Blue Tongue infection may occur in small ruminants. Hence stringent measures must be taken to control fly vector (Culicoides).

Poultry(Varietie Poultry Specific Advisory s)

The stagnated water around the poultry farms must be cleared immediately, to avoid the BREEDER development of intermediate host of poultry Cestode which tends to develop in stagnated water.

Cuddalore

From extended range forecast rainfall above normal, maximum temperature and minimum temperature normalexpected for the period of 06.10.2021 to 12.10.2021 over Tamil Nadu. Light to moderate rainfall will be expected in the forthcoming days. So farmers are advised to provide proper drainage to the crops.

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory RICE Land preparation for samba season may be taken up using the expected light rainfall. Before sowing, treat the seeds with carbendazim 2g/kg. Due to prevailing weather condition changes of sugarcane Top shoot borer infection. To SUGARCANE control apply carbofuran 3% CG @ 66 kg/ha or chlorantraniliprole 0.4% G @ 18.75 kg/ha or chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC 375 ml/ha. Mealy bug and pokkahboeng infection identified in sugarcane crop. Mealy bug affect SUGARCANE growth of plants and pokkahboeng cause death of young spindles of sugarcane crop. To control spray imidacloprid 17.8 SL 0.6 ml/l or carbendazim 1.0 g/l. Prevailing weather condition is favorable for fall army worm infestation in maize crop. To MAIZE control spray chlorantraniliprole 18.5 SC @ 0.4 ml/lit or flubendiamide 20 WG 0.5 g/lit at early stage (15-20 days) fllowed by azadirachtin 1% 2 ml/lit and spinetoram 11.70 SC 0.5 ml/litre or emamectin benzoate 5 SG 0.4 g/lit at 35-40 days. Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory BLACK GRAM To reduce the root rot infection in blackgram, bacillus subtilis 1 kg/ha + trichoderma, aspergillus 1.0 kg/ha + farm yard manure 25 1.0 kg/ha Spray the first time during the last plough and the second time after the first weeding (20- 25 DAS).

Due to prevailing weather condition there are chances of cotton green leaf hopper COTTON infestation. To control spray thiamethoxam 25 WG 0.6 gram/litre or imidacloprid 17.8SL 0.6 ml/litre.

Horticulture(Va Horticulture Specific Advisory rieties) Prevailing weather condition is favorable for mealy bug infestation in tapioca crop. To TAPIOCA control spray fluonicamid 50 % WG 60 g/acre or spirotetramat 150 OD 250 ml/acre or thiamethoxan 25 WDG 40 g/acre.

Coimbatore

Agro Advisory Crop Stage Advisory General Moderate to heavy rainfall with thunderstorm may occur during the week. Postpone the irrigation, spraying and harvest. Provide adequate drainage to all crops. In rainfed area, provide bunds at 20 feet interval against the slope to arrest the rainwater runoff. By utilizing received and anticipated rainfall, continue the rainfed sowing and do gap filling in already germinated fields. Rainfall with wind speed of 15 km/hour is expected. Hence provide adequate support to banana and sugarcane. Rice Nursery As the sowing of Samba season is nearing harwest, direct sowing of pre preparation germinated short duration paddy varieties seeds in puddled soil is and recommended. Tillering Drainage may be provided in recently transplanted samba rice.

Groundnut Germination By utilizing expected rainfall, gap filling may be done in groundnut crop to maintain optimum population. Cotton Vegetative To arrest the terminal growth nipping the terminal portion of the main and flowering stem beyond the 15th node should be done. Due to continuous rainfall, 45 days old irrigated cotton may show Zn deficiency. Hence, spray 0.5% ZnSO4 during non rainy days. Sugarcane Vegetative Detrashing and propping may be done in six months old sugarcane to protect against anticipated high wind speed and rainfall. Tomato Germination By utilizing expected rainfall, gap filling may be done in Tomato crop to maintain optimum population. Coconut By utilizing the drizzling rainfall, basins may be deepened to the coconut so as to store monsoon rains in the soil profile. Grapes In Grapes, due to high relative humidity and optimum temperature, Downey mildew disease may occur. Hence on prophylactic spray with Copper oxy oxide chloride @ 0.25%, twice at 15 days interval. Turmeric Vegetative By utilizing the rainfall, top dressing in 120 days old, turmeric should be carried out @ 55 kg urea 30 kg potash per ha with sufficient moisture. Due to high cloud cover and high relative humidity, micronutrient deficiency may occur in 4 months old turmeric crop. Two foliar sprays on non-rainy days at 25 days interval with FeSO4, ZnSO4, Borax, Urea, each 150g in 250 lit of water per acre should be done. Animal Since rainfall is expected drainage in and around cattle and poultry sheds may be provided to avoid water stagnation. Further farmers are requested to safeguard the feed and fodder material from rain soaking. Present weather is conducive for mastitis disease in milch animals. Hence, clean the udder with 1% potassium permanganate before and after milking. SMS advisory Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected. Drainage may be provided in recently transplanted samba rice.

Erode

Sorghum Land By utilizing the anticipated rainfall, premonsoon sowing of millets and preparation small millets may be initiated in rainfed black soil.

Groundnut Germination By utilizing expected rainfall, gap filling may be done in groundnut crop to maintain optimum population. Cotton Vegetative To arrest the terminal growth nipping the terminal portion of the main and flowering stem beyond the 15th node should be done. Due to continuous rainfall, 45 days old irrigated cotton may show Zn deficiency. Hence, spray 0.5% ZnSO4 during non rainy days. Sugarcane Vegetative Detrashing and propping may be done in six months old sugarcane to protect against anticipated high wind speed and rainfall. Tomato Germination By utilizing expected rainfall, gap filling may be done in Tomato crop to maintain optimum population. Banana Rain may be accompanied with high wind speed of >15 km/hour. Provide adequate stacking to 5 months old and above banana against lodging. Coconut By utilizing the drizzling rainfall, basins may be deepened to the coconut so as to store monsoon rains in the soil profile. Turmeric Vegetative By utilizing the rainfall, top dressing in 120 days old, turmeric should be carried out @ 55 kg urea 30 kg potash per ha with sufficient moisture. Due to high cloud cover and high relative humidity, micronutrient deficiency may occur in 4 months old turmeric crop. Two foliar sprays on non-rainy days at 25 days interval with FeSO4, ZnSO4, Borax, Urea, each 150g in 250 lit of water per acre should be done. Animal Since rainfall is expected drainage in and around cattle and poultry sheds may be provided to avoid water stagnation. Further farmers are requested to safeguard the feed and fodder material from rain soaking. Present weather is conducive for mastitis disease in milch animals. Hence, clean the udder with 1% potassium permanganate before and after milking. SMS advisory Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected. Drainage may be provided in recently transplanted samba rice.

Tiruppur

Sorghum Land By utilizing the anticipated rainfall, premonsoon sowing of millets and preparation small millets may be initiated in rainfed black soil.

Cotton Vegetative To arrest the terminal growth nipping the terminal portion of the main and flowering stem beyond the 15th node should be done. Due to continuous rainfall, 45 days old irrigated cotton may show Zn deficiency. Hence, spray 0.5% ZnSO4 during non rainy days. Sugarcane Vegetative Detrashing and propping may be done in six months old sugarcane to protect against anticipated high wind speed and rainfall. Tomato Germination By utilizing expected rainfall, gap filling may be done in Tomato crop to maintain optimum population. Banana Rain may be accompanied with high wind speed of >15 km/hour. Provide adequate stacking to 5 months old and above banana against lodging. Coconut By utilizing the drizzling rainfall, basins may be deepened to the coconut so as to store monsoon rains in the soil profile. Turmeric Vegetative By utilizing the rainfall, top dressing in 120 days old, turmeric should be carried out @ 55 kg urea 30 kg potash per ha with sufficient moisture. Due to high cloud cover and high relative humidity, micronutrient deficiency may occur in 4 months old turmeric crop. Two foliar sprays on non-rainy days at 25 days interval with FeSO4, ZnSO4, Borax, Urea, each 150g in 250 lit of water per acre should be done. Animal Since rainfall is expected drainage in and around cattle and poultry sheds may be provided to avoid water stagnation. Further farmers are requested to safeguard the feed and fodder material from rain soaking. Present weather is conducive for mastitis disease in milch animals. Hence, clean the udder with 1% potassium permanganate before and after milking. SMS advisory Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected. Drainage may be provided in recently transplanted samba rice.

Nilgiris

Agro Advisory Crop Stage Advisory General Next five days moderate to heavy rainfall expected at isolated places. Avoid irrigation, intercultural operation and application of plant protection measures and fertilizers to the standing crops. Harvest the matured crop immediately and store the harvested products at safe places. Garlic Vegetative stage To prevent rubbberisation disorder in Garlic crop, Ammonium sulphate can be used in place of Urea.

Fruit trees Matured For well grown Jack fruit trees, during September month, apply 1650 grams Urea, 2220 grams super phosphate, 850 grams potash along with 50 kgs of Farm Yard manure. For grown up orange trees, using the forthcoming moderate rainfall, apply 300 g Urea, 200g Super phosphate, 300 g potash along with 25 kgs of compost. SMS advisory To prevent rubbberisation disorder in Garlic crop, Ammonium sulphate can be used in place of Urea.

Ariyalur

Agro Advisory Crop Stage Advisory

Farmers are advised to provide adequate drainage facilities to all crops due to low to moderate rainfall forecast in the Cauvery delta zone.

Due to prevailing weather condition there are chances of cotton green Cotton leaf hopper infestation. To control spray thiamethoxam 25 WG 0.6 gram/litre or imidacloprid 17.8 SL 0.6 ml/litre.

Coconut The present weather condition causes boron deficiency. To rectify this apply borox @ 50 g / per tree along with sand or manure.

Cattle Cow Due to the onset of rainfall farmers are advised to fumigate the shed with Notchi leaves to prevent fly attack.

SMS advisory Light to moderate rainfall expecting forthcoming days, so farmers are advised to harvest the mature crop and maintain 8-12% moisture content for safe storage.

Karur

Agro Advisory Crop Stage Advisory

Farmers are advised to provide adequate drainage facilities to all crops due to low to moderate rainfall forecast in the Cauvery delta zone.

For Thaladi season, medium duration rice varieties like ADT 38, ADT 46, Rice Nursery ADT 49, Improved white Ponni, IR 20, ASD 19, Paiyur1, TRY 1, TRY 3, Co 48, Co 49 and Co 50 varieties are suitable.

Banana Due to prevailing weather the cigar end rot incidence may occur in banana. To control spray mancozeb 75% WP @ 1.5-2.0 kg/ha. Cattle Cow Due to the onset of rainfall farmers are advised to fumigate the shed with Notchi leaves to prevent fly attack.

SMS advisory Light to moderate rainfall expecting forthcoming days, so farmers are advised to harvest the mature crop and maintain 8-12% moisture content for safe storage.

Nagapattinam

Agro Advisory Crop Stage Advisory

Farmers are advised to provide adequate drainage facilities to all crops due to low to moderate rainfall forecast in the Cauvery delta zone.

For Thaladi season, medium duration rice varieties like ADT 38, ADT 46, Rice Nursery ADT 49, Improved white Ponni, IR 20, ASD 19, Paiyur1, TRY 1, TRY 3, Co 48, Co 49 and Co 50 varieties are suitable.

Cotton Due to prevailing weather condition there are chances of cotton green leaf hopper infestation. To control spray thiamethoxam 25 WG 0.6 gram/litre or imidacloprid 17.8 SL 0.6 ml/litre Cattle Cow Due to the onset of rainfall farmers are advised to fumigate the shed with Notchi leaves to prevent fly attack.

SMS advisory Light to moderate rainfall expecting forthcoming days, so farmers are advised to harvest the mature crop and maintain 8-12% moisture content for safe storage.

Perambalur

Agro Advisory Crop Stage Advisory

Farmers are advised to provide adequate drainage facilities to all crops due to low to moderate rainfall forecast in the Cauvery delta zone.

Cotton Due to prevailing weather condition there are chances of cotton green leaf hopper infestation. To control spray thiamethoxam 25 WG 0.6 gram/litre or imidacloprid 17.8 SL 0.6 ml/litre. Cattle Cow Due to the onset of rainfall farmers are advised to fumigate the shed with Notchi leaves to prevent fly attack.

SMS advisory Light to moderate rainfall expecting forthcoming days, so farmers are advised to harvest the mature crop and maintain 8-12% moisture content for safe storage.

Thanjavur

Agro Advisory Crop Stage Advisory

Farmers are advised to provide adequate drainage facilities to all crops due to low to moderate rainfall forecast in the Cauvery delta zone.

For Thaladi season, medium duration rice varieties like ADT 38, ADT 46, Rice Nursery ADT 49, Improved white Ponni, IR 20, ASD 19, Paiyur1, TRY 1, TRY 3, Co 48, Co 49 and Co 50 varieties are suitable.

Rice Mainfield In samba paddy, apply butachlor on 3 DAT at one litre/acre, mixed with sand and broadcast uniformly by keeping thin film of water. Don’t drain the water from the herbicide applied field before 48 hours. Cattle Cow Due to the onset of rainfall farmers are advised to fumigate the shed with Notchi leaves to prevent fly attack.

SMS advisory Light to moderate rainfall expecting forthcoming days, so farmers are advised to harvest the mature crop and maintain 8-12% moisture content for safe storage.

Thiruvarur

Agro Advisory Crop Stage Advisory

Farmers are advised to provide adequate drainage facilities to all crops due to low to moderate rainfall forecast in the Cauvery delta zone.

Due to prevailing weather condition there are chances of cotton green Coconut leaf hopper infestation. To control spray thiamethoxam 25 WG 0.6 gram/litre or imidacloprid 17.8 SL 0.6 ml/litre

Coconut The present weather condition causes boron deficiency. To rectify this apply borox @ 50 g / per tree along with sand or manure. Cattle Cow Due to the onset of rainfall farmers are advised to fumigate the shed with Notchi leaves to prevent fly attack.

SMS advisory Light to moderate rainfall expecting forthcoming days, so farmers are advised to harvest the mature crop and maintain 8-12% moisture content for safe storage.

Thiruchirapalli

Tamilnadu’s average rainfall is likely to be increase than the normal during this week. 29.09.2021 to 05.10.2021) From 4.86 mm to 7.02 mm. Light to moderate rainfall will be expected in the forthcoming days, proper drainage may be provided to the crops to avoid water logging condition.

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory By utilize the opt weather, transplanting of samba rice may be continued. Due to high RICE wind speed tip drying of leaves is observed in rice crop by collision of leaves not by disease. No need to spray. Horticulture(Va Horticulture Specific Advisory rieties)

Prevailing weather condition is favourable for mealy bug infestation in tapioca crop. To TAPIOCA control spray fluonicamid 50 % WG 60 g/acre or spirotetramat 150 OD 250 ml/acre or thiamethoxan 25 WDG 40 g/acre. CHILLI Due to prevailing weather the Thrips incidence may occur in Chillies. To control, Spray Imidacloprid 17.8 SL 3 ml/10 litre.

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Pneumonia in goats – Fever, Respiratory distress, Mucous discharge from nostril, GOAT Reduced feed intake & Weight gain and Cough. Remedial measures: Provide clean water and ventilated house. Others (Soil / Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Specific Advisory Land Preparation)(V arieties) GENERAL Light to moderate rainfall expecting in forthcoming days, so farmers are advised to ADVICE avoid chemical spraying.

Dindigul

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory For Cotton crop, if basal application was not given or cannot be done, fertilizer can be applied on the 25th day after sowing. For varieties, apply 50% of N and K COTTON with full dose of P as basal and remaining 50% N and K at 40–45th DAS for varieties. For hybrids, apply N in three splits viz., basal, 45 and 65 DAS. Foliar applications of 2% DAP + 1% KCl or Polyfeed and Multi K may be sprayed to improve the yield. Using the prevailing weather condition, farmers can apply micro nutrient to COTTON balance the nutrient deficiency in Cotton. Within 10-15 days from date of sowing, apply 5kg of Cotton nutrient mixture or 10Kg of Magnesium Sulphate/acre. Mix and apply 2kg/acre of Azospirillum and 2kg/acre of Phosphobacteria with FYM. Live Live Stock Specific Advisory Stock(Varieties)

Milk can become grossly contaminated from bacteria on ancillary equipment which must also be cleaned and disinfected effectively. Refrigerated bulk milk COW tanks can be cleaned either manually using cold or warm detergent/disinfectant solutions, or for the larger tanks, by automatic, programmed equipment. In either case, a cold water chlorinated (50 ppm) rinse proceeds and follows the washing solution. They should then be stored in the dairy to drain. Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Specific Advisory (Varieties) Rain water Harvesting Since, heavy to extreme heavy rainfall is expected for the coming days, farmers are advised to act swiftly to repair the water channels, farm RAIN WATER ponds and other water bodies to harvest the rain water. During these days HARVESTING farmers are advised to avoid irrigation, intercultural operations and application of plant protection measures to the standing crops, and provide adequate drainage facilities in the fields to avoid water stagnation due to heavy rainfall.

Madurai

Heavy Rainfall Warning: Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over the district during 2, 3, 4, 5 of October 2021. Extended Range Forecast for Tamil Nadu (01.10.2021 -07.10.2021): Some parts of Tamilnadu region may receive Above Normal Rainfall during subsequent one week 01 to 07 October 2021. THUNDERSTORM WARNING: Thunderstorms with lightning are likely to occur at isolated places over Tamilnadu on 2 to 06 Oct 2021. Farmers are advised to take precautionary measures while grazing/herding the sheep, goat, cow on agriculture land for manuring purpose. Do not allow the animals to graze outside, standing near the trees or electric poles. Provide safe shelter for your livestock. Chances of Moderate rain during 2, 3, 4 Oct & Rather Heavy rain 5, 6 Oct. Max temp- 31℃- 33℃ & Min temp -22℃-23℃.Cloudy sky for next 5 days. Wind speed 8 kmph from E, SE & S directions. Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory Due to the prevailing weather condition the incense of Thrips in cotton. COTTON Shrivelling of leaves due to scrapping of epidermis and de-sapping. Attacked terminal buds have ragged edges, silvery shine on the under surface of leaves. Spray any one of the following insecticides (500 ml spray fluid/ha) Imidacloprid 200SL @ 100 ml/ha. Due to the prevailing weather applying of micronutrient will balance the nutrient MAIZE deficiency in Maize. Apply 5kg of Millet nutrient mixture or 10Kg of ZnSo4/acre. Apply FYM mixed with 2kg of Azospirillum, and 2kg of Phosphobacteria per acre. Live Stock(Varieties) Live Stock Specific Advisory

Milk can become grossly contaminated from bacteria on ancillary equipment which must also be cleaned and disinfected effectively. Refrigerated bulk milk COW tanks can be cleaned either manually using cold or warm detergent/disinfectant solutions, or for the larger tanks, by automatic, programmed equipment. In either case, a cold water chlorinated (50 ppm) rinse proceeds and follows the washing solution. They should then be stored in the dairy to drain. Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Specific Advisory (Varieties) Rain water Harvesting: Since, heavy to extreme heavy rainfall is expected for the coming days, farmers are advised to act swiftly to repair the water channels, farm RAIN WATER ponds and other water bodies to harvest the rain water. During these days HARVESTING farmers are advised to avoid irrigation, intercultural operations and application of plant protection measures to the standing crops, and provide adequate drainage facilities in the fields to avoid water stagnation due to heavy rainfall.

Pudukottai

Extended Range Forecast For Tamil Nadu 06 .10.2021 to 12 .10.2021. During the Week from 06 th to 12 th October Above Normal Rainfall . maximum temperature and minimum temperature Normal is likely to occur over Tamilnadu.

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory As the sowing of Samba season is nearing end, direct sowing with pre germinated short RICE duration paddy varieties seeds in puddled soil is recommended. Drainage may be provided in recently transplanted samba rice. Horticulture(Va Horticulture Specific Advisory rieties)

Farmers are requested to sow cowpea as intercrop in between the rows of banana to BANANA control the weeds and conserve the moisture while planting the banana under the rabi season. Live Live Stock Specific Advisory Stock(Varieties ) Due to prevailing weather condition, hoof disorder may spread widely in cattle. Although it affects all livestock, the adult cows are commonly affected. Bacteria enter COW ulcer if any, in the foot through damp dung and mud. Hence the hoof should be periodically examined and trimmed. Immediately contact the nearby veterinary clinic for further information if the symptoms found in cattle. Poultry(Varieti Poultry Specific Advisory es)

In Tamil Nadu, during monsoon season rainy days interspersed with a day of sunshine. CHICK This favours fly population to increase at a faster pace, and hence fly menace will be high in the forthcoming months. Necessary fly control measures with special attention for farm sanitation. Others (Soil / Land Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Specific Advisory Preparation) (Varieties) GENERAL To improve the soil fertility as well as to increase the yield of crops farmers are requested ADVICE to sow sunhemp , daincha or multigrains @ 20 kg acre incorporate the same with 30 – 45 days after sowing. Proper drainage facilities to be ensured in the crops fields, since rains are expected. Avoid GENERAL application of fertilizer, insecticide and weedicide due to rains. Since rainfall is expected ADVICE drainage in and around cattle and poultry sheds may be provided to avoid water stagnation. Further farmers are requested to safeguard the feed and fodder material from rain soaking.

Ramanathapuram

From extended range forecast, above normal rainfall, Normal maximum temperature and minimum temperature expected for the period of October 6 to October 12 over Tamil Nadu. Since rainfall is expected, farmers are advised to provide adequate drainage facilities in the fields to avoid water farmers are advised to repair the water channels.

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory RICE Farmers are advised to sown drought tolerant rice varieties like Anna 4, Co 51, ADT45 and CO53 Horticulture(Va Horticulture Specific Advisory rieties) In coconut, to control the Rhinoceros beetle, the topmost three leaf axils around the spindle filled with Naphthalene balls three to four balls covered with fine sand, COCONUT once in 45 days. Soak castor cake at 1 kg in 5 liter of water in small mud pots and keep them in the coconut gardens to attract and kill the adults.

Sivagangai

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory Prevailing weather condition is suitable for fertilizer application in Sugarcane. Apply SUGARCANE 225 kg of nitrogen and 112.5 kg of K2O/ha in three equal splits at 30, 60 and 90 days. Mix Azospirillum 2.5 kg/ha with 25 kg of FYM and apply near the clumps on 30th, 60th & 90th day of planting. Due to the prevailing weather condition, the incense of rust disease may affect GROUNDNUT Groundnut. To protect the crop, mix 1kg of Pseudomonas, 1kg of Bacilus subtilus and 2kg of Jaggery with 100 litres of water/acre. Spray in evening hours of non rainy days. Live Stock(Varieties) Live Stock Specific Advisory

Milk can become grossly contaminated from bacteria on ancillary equipment which must also be cleaned and disinfected effectively. Refrigerated bulk milk tanks can COW be cleaned either manually using cold or warm detergent/disinfectant solutions, or for the larger tanks, by automatic, programmed equipment. In either case, a cold water chlorinated (50 ppm) rinse proceeds and follows the washing solution. They should then be stored in the dairy to drain. Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Specific Advisory (Varieties) Rain water Harvesting: Since, heavy to extreme heavy rainfall is expected for the coming days, farmers are advised to act swiftly to repair the water channels, farm RAIN WATER ponds and other water bodies to harvest the rain water. During these days farmers HARVESTING are advised to avoid irrigation, intercultural operations and application of plant protection measures to the standing crops, and provide adequate drainage facilities in the fields to avoid water stagnation due to heavy rainfall.

Theni

Crop(Varieties) Crop Specific Advisory Due to the prevailing weather condition the occurrence of shoot fly noticed in SORGHUM Sorghum. The maggot bore inside the stem and cuts the growing point. Central (JOWAR/GREAT shoots dried and produce “dead heart" symptom. The infested plant produces MILLET) side tillers. Fish Meal (Dry fish) trap at 5nos per acre. Spray Neem oil @ 2ml/litre on 7, 14, 21 days after germination or spray NSKE @ 5% on 21st day. Using chemical method, spray Imidacloprid @ 2ml per litre of water. Using the prevailing weather condition, paddy farmers can raise Azolla as a dual RICE crop by inoculating 250 kg/ha 3 to 5 DAT and then incorporate during weeding for the wet season crop. And broadcast 10 kg of soil based powdered BGA flakes at 10 DAT and maintain a thin film of water for multiplication. Live Live Stock Specific Advisory Stock(Varieties)

Milk can become grossly contaminated from bacteria on ancillary equipment which must also be cleaned and disinfected effectively. Refrigerated bulk milk COW tanks can be cleaned either manually using cold or warm detergent/disinfectant solutions, or for the larger tanks, by automatic, programmed equipment. In either case, a cold water chlorinated (50 ppm) rinse proceeds and follows the washing solution. They should then be stored in the dairy to drain. Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Others (Soil / Land Preparation) Specific Advisory (Varieties) Rain water Harvesting: Since, heavy to extreme heavy rainfall is expected for the coming days, farmers are advised to act swiftly to repair the water channels, RAIN WATER farm HARVESTING ponds and other water bodies to harvest the rain water. During these days farmers are advised to avoid irrigation, intercultural operations and application of plant protection measures to the standing crops, and provide adequate drainage facilities in the fields to avoid water stagnation due to heavy rainfall.

Virudhunagar

Agro Advisory Crop/ Stage / Advisories Ecosystem Activities Block level Thunderstorm with heavy to very heavy rain is also likely to occur at a few Weather places on Day1 (02.10.21) and Day2 (03.10.21). forecast Thunderstorm with heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places on Day3 (04.10.21) and Day4 (05.10.21). Thunderstorm with heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at a few places on Day5 (06.10.21). 6-13km/hr. block level wind speed is predicted. Irrigated Water Postponed irrigation for coming five days. crops management Irrigated and Vegetative Drainage - Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected. Farmers are requested to rainfed crops stage provide the drainage channel to avoid the crop damage. Rainfed crops Sowing Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected. Hence, farmers are requested to go for sowing/gap filling. Seed Farmers are advised to practice the seed treatment with chemicals like, treatment Bevistin 2 g/ kg of seed followed (24 hrs later) bio fertilizer treatment viz., rhizobium 3 pkts for pulses; azospirillum 3 pkts for cereals and millets with phosphobacteria 3 pkts using rice gruel as sticking agent while sowing. Seed To increases the speed of germination and germination percentage under hardening rainfed situation seed hardening is must. Sorghum - 2% Potassium dihydrogen phosphate (or) - 2 % Potassium chloride. Soaking time - 16 hours Cotton - 2 % Potassium chloride. Soaking time - 10 hours. ( 2% - Dissolve 20 gm of salt in 1000 ml of water. Soak 1 kg of seed in 650 ml of this solution and dry back to original moisture.) Pulses, black gram, green gram - 100 ppm Zinc sulphate, 100 ppm Manganese sulphate. Dissolve 1000 mg of salt in 1000 ml of water. Soak 1 kg of seed in 350 ml of the solution for 3 hours and dry back to original moisture or weight. Selection of For sowing during the ensuing northeast monsoon season under rainfed varieties conditions select drought tolerant and pest and disease resistant varieties. KC 3 & K12 in Cotton, CoH(M) 6 in Maize, K 8 and K 12 in Sorghum, Vamban 6 & 8, MDU 1 in Black gram, CO 7 & CO 8 in Green gram are suitable for rainfed conditions. Chilli Nursery Inputs such as seeds & fertilizer may be kept ready for the sowing based on preparation the rainfall distribution sowing may be adopted. Incorporate the neem cake in the soil to protect the seedlings from pest and diseases. Provide drainage channel and also cover the nursery area with coconut leaf in order to prevent the seed from the rainfall damage. SMS: Rain: 02.10-06.10- 15,25,15,25&40 mm. Provide drainage facilities. Cotton (KC 3 & K12), Maize (CoH(M 6), Sorghum (K 8 & K 12), Black gram (Vamban 6 & 8, MDU 1), Greengram ( CO 7 & CO 8 ) for rainfed conditions. Tamil Nadu Next five Weather Thunderstorm with extremely heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur days Warning at isolated places over Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Thoothukudi and Delta districts of Tamilnadu. Thunderstorm with heavy to very heavy rain is also likely to occur at a few places over Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Theni, Dindigul, Madurai and Virudhunagar districts of Tamilnadu. Thunderstorm with heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Namakkal, Karur, Tiruchirapalli, Ariyalur and Perambalur districts of Tamilnadu. Moderate rain is likely to occur at most places over rest Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal on Day 1 (02.10.2021) & Day 2(03.10.2021). Thunderstorm with heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar and Madurai districts of Tamilnadu. Thunderstorm with heavy rain is also likely to occur at isolated places over Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, Theni, Dindigul, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode, Tiruppur and delta districts ofTamilnadu. Moderate rain is likely to occur at most places over rest Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal on Day 3 (04.10.2021). Thunderstorm with heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over districts of south Tamilnadu. Thunderstorm with heavy rain is also likely to occur at isolated places over Salem, Dharmapuri, Erode, Coimbatore Ariyalur, Perambalur and Delta districts of Tamilnadu. Moderate rain is likely to occur at most places over rest Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal on Day 4 (05.10.2021) Thunderstorm with heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at a few places over districts of coastal Tamilnadu and north interior Tamilnadu. Moderate rain is likely to occur at most places over rest Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal on Day 5(06.10.2021). HEAVY Day 1(02.10.2021) & Day 2(03.10.2021): Extremely heavy to very heavy RAINFALL rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Pudukottai, WARNING: Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Thoothukudi and Delta and Delta districts of Tamilnadu. Heavy to very heavy rain is also likely to occur at a few places over Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Theni, Dindigul, Madurai and Virudhunagar districts of Tamilnadu. Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode,Namakkal, Karur, Tiruchirapalli, Ariyalur and Perambalur districts of Tamilnadu. Day 3(04.10.2021): Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar and Madurai districts of Tamilnadu. Heavy rain is also likely to occur at isolated places over Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, Theni, Dindigul, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode, Tiruppur and delta districts of Tamilnadu. Day 4(05.10.2021): Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over districts of south Tamilnadu. Heavy rain is also likely to occur at isolated places over Salem, Dharmapuri, Erode, Coimbatore, Ariyalur, Perambalur and Delta districts of Tamilnadu. Day 5(06.10.2021): Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at a few places over districts of coastal Tamilnadu and north interior Tamilnadu. Thunderstorm Day 1(02.10.2021) to Day 5(06.10.2021): Thunderstorm with lightning is Warning likely to occur at isolated places over Tamilnadu. Extended Week 1 (01.10.2021 to 07.10.2021): Above normal rainfall is predicted. range of Week 2 (08.10.2021 to 14.10.2021): Normal rainfall is predicted. weather Delay in withdrawal of monsoon over central India. forecast

Tirunelveli

Agro Advisory Crop/ Stage / Activities Advisories Ecosystem Block level Thunderstorm with heavy to very heavy rain is also likely to Weather occur at a few places on Day1 (02.10.21) and Day2 (03.10.21). forecast Thunderstorm with heavy rain is also likely to occur at isolated places on Day3 (04.10.21). Thunderstorm with heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places on Day4 (05.10.21). Thunderstorm with heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at a few places on Day5 (06.10.21). Kalakadu block is predicted with moderate rainfall on day 1. 3-15km/hr. block level wind speed is predicted. Irrigated Water Postponed irrigation for coming five days. However, based on the crops management crop stage, crop stress and the weather prevail in the particular location irrigation scheduling to be planned. Vegetative stage Drainage - Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected. Farmers are requested to provide the drainage channel to avoid the crop damage. Rainfed Field preparation Light to moderate rainfall is expected. Utilize the rainfall for crops Ploughing. Sowing Light to moderate rainfall is expected. Hence, farmers are requested to go for sowing based on the weather prevailed in the particular location. Seed treatment Adoption of sowing operation using the recent rainfall, farmers are advised to practice the seed treatment with chemicals like, Bevistin 2 g/ kg of seed followed (24 hrs later) bio fertilizer treatment viz., rhizobium 3 pkts for pulses; azospirillum 3 pkts for cereals and millets with phosphobacteria 3 pkts using rice gruel as sticking agent. Seed hardening To increases the speed of germination and germination percentage under rainfed situation seed hardening is must. Sorghum - 2% Potassium dihydrogen phosphate (or) - 2 % Potassium chloride Soaking time - 16 hours Cotton - 2 % Potassium chloride. Soaking time - 10 hours (2% - Dissolve 20 gm of salt in 1000 ml of water. Soak 1 kg of seed in 650 ml of this solution and dry back to original moisture.) Pulses, black gram, green gram - 100 ppm Zinc sulphate, 100 ppm Manganese sulphate. Dissolve 1000 mg of salt in 1000 ml of water. Soak 1 kg of seed in 350 ml of the solution for 3 hours and dry back to original moisture or weight. Selection of For sowing during the ensuing northeast monsoon season under varieties rainfed conditions select drought tolerant and pest and disease resistant varieties. KC 3 & K12 in Cotton, CoH(M) 6 in Maize, K 8 and K 12 in Sorghum, Vamban 6 & 8 in Black gram, CO 7 & CO 8 in Green gram are suitable for rainfed conditions. Chilli Nursery Inputs such as seeds & fertilizer may be kept ready for the preparation sowing based on the rainfall distribution sowing may be adopted. Incorporate the neem cake in the soil to protect the seedlings from pest and diseases. Provide drainage channel and also cover the nursery area with coconut leaf in order to prevent the seed from the rainfall damage. Rice Green manuring Raising green manure and incorporation will help to reduce the fertilizer cost and improve the soil properties. For supplying nutrients to the rice crop to be raised during the ensuing September- October season raise green manure crops like daincha in situ using 20 kg/ ha seed rate. Coconut All stages Rugose Spiralling whitefly is noticed in the prevailed weather condition. Application of water, maida solution as spray in order to increase the population of Encarsia parasitic. Also keep yellow stick trap. Banana Bunch High wind speed may damage the crop; hence farmers are requested development and to provide support to bunch (propping). harvest stage SMS: Rain: 02.10-06.10– 40,30,25,30&60 mm. Provide drainage facilities. Ploughing to be done. Seed- Cotton (KC 3 & K12), Maize (CoH(M) 6), Sorghum (K 8 & K 12), Black gram (Vamban 6 & 8, MDU 1), Green gram (CO 7 & CO 8). Tamil Nadu Next five Weather Thunderstorm with extremely heavy to very heavy rain is likely to days Warning occur at isolated places over Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Thoothukudi and Delta districts of Tamilnadu. Thunderstorm with heavy to very heavy rain is also likely to occur at a few places over Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Theni, Dindigul, Madurai and Virudhunagar districts of Tamilnadu. Thunderstorm with heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Namakkal, Karur, Tiruchirapalli, Ariyalur and Perambalur districts of Tamilnadu. Moderate rain is likely to occur at most places over rest Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal on Day 1 (02.10.2021) & Day 2(03.10.2021). Thunderstorm with heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar and Madurai districts of Tamilnadu. Thunderstorm with heavy rain is also likely to occur at isolated places over Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, Theni, Dindigul, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode, Tiruppur and delta districts ofTamilnadu. Moderate rain is likely to occur at most places over rest Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal on Day 3 (04.10.2021). Thunderstorm with heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over districts of south Tamilnadu. Thunderstorm with heavy rain is also likely to occur at isolated places over Salem, Dharmapuri, Erode, Coimbatore Ariyalur, Perambalur and Delta districts of Tamilnadu. Moderate rain is likely to occur at most places over rest Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal on Day 4 (05.10.2021) Thunderstorm with heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at a few places over districts of coastal Tamilnadu and north interior Tamilnadu. Moderate rain is likely to occur at most places over rest Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal on Day 5(06.10.2021). HEAVY Day 1(02.10.2021) & Day 2(03.10.2021): Extremely heavy to RAINFALL very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over WARNING: Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Thoothukudi and Delta and Delta districts of Tamilnadu. Heavy to very heavy rain is also likely to occur at a few places over Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Theni, Dindigul, Madurai and Virudhunagar districts of Tamilnadu. Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode,Namakkal, Karur, Tiruchirapalli, Ariyalur and Perambalur districts of Tamilnadu. Day 3(04.10.2021): Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar and Madurai districts of Tamilnadu. Heavy rain is also likely to occur at isolated places over Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, Theni, Dindigul, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode, Tiruppur and delta districts of Tamilnadu. Day 4(05.10.2021): Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over districts of south Tamilnadu. Heavy rain is also likely to occur at isolated places over Salem, Dharmapuri, Erode, Coimbatore, Ariyalur, Perambalur and Delta districts of Tamilnadu. Day 5(06.10.2021): Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at a few places over districts of coastal Tamilnadu and north interior Tamilnadu. Thunderstorm Day 1(02.10.2021) to Day 5(06.10.2021): Thunderstorm with lightning is Warning likely to occur at isolated places over Tamilnadu. Extended Week 1 (01.10.2021 to 07.10.2021): Above normal rainfall is range of predicted. weather Week 2 (08.10.2021 to 14.10.2021): Normal rainfall is predicted. forecast Delay in withdrawal of monsoon over central India.

Thoothukudi

Agromet Advisory Crop/ Stage / Advisories Ecosystem Activities Block level Thunderstorm with extremely heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur Weather at isolated places on Day1 (02.10.21) and Day2 (03.10.21). forecast Thunderstorm with heavy rain is also likely to occur at isolated places on Day3 (04.10.21). Thunderstorm with heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places on Day4 (05.10.21). Thunderstorm with heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at a few places on Day5 (06.10.21). 7-20 km/hr. wind speed is predicted for block level Irrigated Water Postponed the irrigation. However, based on the weather prevail in the crops management particular location irrigation scheduling to be planned. Vegetative Drainage - Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected. Farmers are requested to stage provide the drainage channel to avoid the crop damage. Rainfed crops Field For conserving soil and water under rainfed conditions adopt soil and water preparation conservation practices like broad bed and furrow, compartmental bunding and ridges and furrows for the dryland crops to be raised during the ensuing north east monsoon season. Use tractor drawn bund former, ridger and broad bed and furrow former for covering more area in a short time. Input arrangements may be made for the ensuing northeast monsoon sowing. Sowing Light to moderate rainfall is expected. Hence, farmers are requested to go for sowing/gap filling based on the weather prevailed at the particular location. Seed Adoption of sowing operation using the recent rainfall, farmers are advised to treatment practice the seed treatment with chemicals like, Bevistin 2 g/ kg of seed followed (24 hrs later) bio fertilizer treatment viz., rhizobium 3 pkts for pulses; azospirillum 3 pkts for cereals and millets with phosphobacteria 3 pkts using rice gruel as sticking agent. Seed To increases the speed of germination and germination percentage under hardening rainfed situation seed hardening is must. Sorghum - 2% Potassium dihydrogen phosphate (or) 2 % Potassium chloride. Soaking time - 16 hours Cotton - 2 % Potassium chloride. Soaking time - 10 hours (2% - Dissolve 20 gm of salt in 1000 ml of water. Soak 1 kg of seed in 650 ml of this solution and dry back to original moisture.) Pulses, black gram, green gram - 100 ppm Zinc sulphate, 100 ppm Manganese sulphate. Dissolve 1000 mg of salt in 1000 ml of water. Soak 1 kg of seed in 350 ml of the solution for 3 hours and dry back to original moisture or weight. Selection of For sowing during the ensuing northeast monsoon season under rainfed varieties conditions select drought tolerant and pest and disease resistant varieties. KC 3 & K12 in Cotton, CoH(M) 6 in Maize, K 8 and K 12 in Sorghum, Vamban 6 & 8 in Black gram, CO 7 & CO 8 in Green gram are suitable for rainfed conditions. Chilli Nursery Inputs such as seeds & fertilizer may be kept ready for the sowing based preparation on the rainfall distribution sowing may be adopted. Incorporate the neem cake in the soil to protect the seedlings from pest and diseases. Provide drainage channel and also cover the nursery area with coconut leaf in order to prevent the seed from the rainfall damage. Banana Bunch High wind speed may damage the crop; hence farmers are requested to development provide support to bunch (propping). and harvest stage SMS: Rain:02.10. to 06.10. – 40,25,10,15&35 mm. Provide drainage facilities. Cotton (KC 3 & K12), Maize (CoH(M 6), Sorghum (K 8 & K 12), Black gram (Vamban 6 & 8, MDU 1), Greengram ( CO 7 & CO 8 ) for rainfed conditions.

Tamil Nadu Next five Weather Thunderstorm with extremely heavy to very heavy rain is likely to days Warning occur at isolated places over Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Thoothukudi and Delta districts of Tamilnadu. Thunderstorm with heavy to very heavy rain is also likely to occur at a few places over Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Theni, Dindigul, Madurai and Virudhunagar districts of Tamilnadu. Thunderstorm with heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Namakkal, Karur, Tiruchirapalli, Ariyalur and Perambalur districts of Tamilnadu. Moderate rain is likely to occur at most places over rest Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal on Day 1 (02.10.2021) & Day 2(03.10.2021). Thunderstorm with heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar and Madurai districts of Tamilnadu. Thunderstorm with heavy rain is also likely to occur at isolated places over Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, Theni, Dindigul, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode, Tiruppur and delta districts ofTamilnadu. Moderate rain is likely to occur at most places over rest Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal on Day 3 (04.10.2021). Thunderstorm with heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over districts of south Tamilnadu. Thunderstorm with heavy rain is also likely to occur at isolated places over Salem, Dharmapuri, Erode, Coimbatore Ariyalur, Perambalur and Delta districts of Tamilnadu. Moderate rain is likely to occur at most places over rest Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal on Day 4 (05.10.2021) Thunderstorm with heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at a few places over districts of coastal Tamilnadu and north interior Tamilnadu. Moderate rain is likely to occur at most places over rest Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal on Day 5(06.10.2021). HEAVY Day 1(02.10.2021) & Day 2(03.10.2021): Extremely heavy to very RAINFALL heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Pudukottai, WARNING: Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Thoothukudi and Delta and Delta districts of Tamilnadu. Heavy to very heavy rain is also likely to occur at a few places over Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Theni, Dindigul, Madurai and Virudhunagar districts of Tamilnadu. Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode,Namakkal, Karur, Tiruchirapalli, Ariyalur and Perambalur districts of Tamilnadu. Day 3(04.10.2021): Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar and Madurai districts of Tamilnadu. Heavy rain is also likely to occur at isolated places over Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, Theni, Dindigul, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode, Tiruppur and delta districts of Tamilnadu. Day 4(05.10.2021): Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over districts of south Tamilnadu. Heavy rain is also likely to occur at isolated places over Salem, Dharmapuri, Erode, Coimbatore, Ariyalur, Perambalur and Delta districts of Tamilnadu. Day 5(06.10.2021): Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at a few places over districts of coastal Tamilnadu and north interior Tamilnadu. Thunderstorm Day 1(02.10.2021) to Day 5(06.10.2021): Thunderstorm with lightning is Warning likely to occur at isolated places over Tamilnadu. Extended Week 1 (01.10.2021 to 07.10.2021): Above normal rainfall is range of predicted. weather Week 2 (08.10.2021 to 14.10.2021): Normal rainfall is predicted. forecast Delay in withdrawal of monsoon over central India.

Kanyakumari

AGRO ADVISORIES S. CROP STAGES ADVISORIES N.

There are possibilities of rainfall during forth coming five days. Maximum temperature will be around 30 - 310C and minimum temperature will range from 22 - 230C.Cloudy condition may prevail. The relative humidity will be 70 to 95 %. Wind speed may be 15 km / hr in West direction.

1. Rice Harvesting stage As rainfall is expected, harvested paddy grains should be stored in dry places.

2. Pepper All stages The runner shoots may be protected from spreading on the ground by coiling it on supports. 3. Agricultural and All stages Avoid application of fertilizer, insecticide and weedicide Horticultural due to rains. crops 4. Flowers All stages Provide proper drainage facilities to prevent rain water stagnation. Harvesting of flowers can be taken up on the previous day evening itself as rain may disturb harvest in the morning.

5. Banana Harvesting stage Harvested banana bunches should be stored in dry places to prevent disease incidence due to rainfall. SMS Advisory Harvested banana bunches should be stored in dry places to prevent disease incidence due to rainfall. Salem

Weather Advisory Bulletin for livestock, poultry and agro advisory Livestock, Poultry Stage Weather advisory and Crop Agro advisory from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Salem: Farmers are requested to download and utilize the agricultural based mobile apps suggested by TNAU (TNAU AAS, Meghdoot& DAMINI). Since moderate rainfall is expected in the forthcoming days, so during insecticide or herbicide spraying use sticking agent. Crops General Farmers should set up drainage facilities in the fields to avoid crop damage as heavy and moderate rains are expectedAnd to collect rainwater and raise the groundwater level to avoid wastage. Rice – In nursery for the management of thirps spray- azadiractin Paddy Nursery 0.15% - 1.5 – 2.5 kg/ ha or thiamethoxam 25 wg -100 gm /ha. In rice for the management of leaf folder release trichogrammachiloni @100000/ha, thrice at weekly intravels for 30 Paddy Vegetative days after transplantation or spray Bt @ 1.50kg/ha. Or flubendimile 20wg @ 125-250 g / ha Or indoxacarb 15.8% EC @ 200 ml / ha. Due to prevailing weather the Thrips incidence may occur in Chillies. Chilli Vegetative To control, Spray Imidacloprid 17.8 SL 3 ml/10 litre. During brooding of young chicks in brooder, artificial heat should be given by using in candescert bulb at the rate of 2 watt / Poultry Chicks chick.Silpaulins / tarpaulins should be placed on either side of poultry house to present entry of rain water inside the shed. In rainy season management practices shouldbe followed to prevent stagnation of water in cattle shed. The floor of cattle shed should be Livestock General clean and dry. Potassium permanganate solution should be used for washing of udder and hands of milkman before and after milking to prevent mastits. While rearing desi chicken in deep litter system of housing , care should be taken to should be avoid excess moisture content in litter material ( groundnut husk, paddy husk) if excess moisture is Poultry Desi birds Observed in litter material,limepowedersbsorbs the excess moisture and also it acts as dis inhectant and reduces the microbial load inside the shed. Feeding of extra concentrate to goats 2-3 weeks prior to breeding Livestock Goat will increase the number of ova released from ovary and thus increase twins / triplet percentage.

Namakkal

Weather Advisory Bulletin for livestock, poultry and agriculture Livestock, poultry & Stage Weather advisory Crop Worm Parasites and their control in Small ruminants and Calves With onset of rainy season, the micro environment for survival of infective stage of strogyle nematodes and grassmite intermediate host for tapeworms would be very congenial and hence susceptible, particularly young animals likely to get infected. The affected stocks will have the symptoms of anorexia, stunted Livestock General growth, diarrhoea, anaemia and submandicular oedema in haematophagus nematode infection, while in severe cases mortality may occur, resulting in economic losses to the farming community. To prevent this economic losses associated with worm burden, faecal samples may be screened and infected animals may be dewormed. Avoid taking the animals for grazing in the early morning. Steps to protect livestock from thunderstorms Farmers are requested to avoid grazing animals during rains, particularly grazing of sheep and goat in flock which are more prone for lightening shocks. Livestock General Farmers should avoid tethering animals in near barbed wire fencing posts and trees. Trees near the animal sheds should be pruned to avoid accidental fall over during heavy wind. Poultry Disease Diagnosis and Surveillance Laboratory, Namakkal Post mortem observations in the birds brought for diagnosis at Poultry Disease Diagnosis and Surveillance Laboratory, VC & RI, Namakkal revealed death of birds due to Wing rot infection. Hence, farmers are advised to test feed Poultry Commercial ingredients for Clostridia, Staphylococcus, and Ecoli load and follow appropriate birds feed management measures. During rainy season farmers are advised to use toxin binders in feed ingredients to reduce the aflatoxin infection. Agro advisory from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Namakkal : Vegetable & Vegetative Vegetable and Turmeric growers are requested to apply top dressing of manures Turmeric stage by using forthcoming rainfall in this week. Semi lopper incidence occurred in castor crop in current weather condition. Flowering Castor Hence farmers are advised to spray chlorantraniliprole @ 0.5 ml / litre of water stage during morning hours to control semi lopper incidence. Installation of two solar light traps / acre for controlling pest in field crops. This Crops General can be used for reducing pesticide application and maximizing income.

Dharmapuri

Weather Advisory Bulletin for livestock, poultry and agriculture Livestock, Stage Weather advisory Poultry and Crop Agro advisory from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dharmapuri : Farmers who is doing composting turned the compost periodically once in 15 days to allow more aeration Crops General inside the material there by enhance the speed of composting process. In vegetable crops , placing of yellow sticky trap Vegetable General @20no/ acreis recommended to control sucking pests. To control leaf blotch in turmeric, spraying of copper Turmeric Vegetative oxychloride @2.5g/litre of water with wetting agent @0.5ml/litre of water is advised. To control fall army worm in maize, keeping of Maize Vegetative pheromone trap @5no/acre after 5 days of sowing is advised to regularly monitor and early control of pest. To control thrips problem in paddy nursery, spraying of Paddy Vegetative imidacloprid 17.8 SL @0.5ml/litre is recommended. To manage leaf folder problem in paddy, recommended dose of nitrogen fertilizer should be Paddy Vegetative applied in 3 (or) 4 splits. when the incidence is high, spraying of Azadirachtin @ 2ml/litre (or) indoxacarb @1ml/l is recommended. To improve the growth and Wight of chicks in Poultry General backyard poultry provides leguminous fodder crops, termite ,azolla and concentrated feed in daily manner.

Krishnagiri

Weather Advisory Bulletin for livestock, poultry and agriculture Livestock, poultry & Stage Weather advisory Crop Worm Parasites and their control in Small ruminants and Calves With onset of rainy season, the micro environment for survival of infective stage of strogyle nematodes and grassmite intermediate host for tapeworms would be very congenial and hence susceptible, particularly young animals likely to get infected. The affected stocks will have the symptoms of anorexia, stunted Livestock General growth, diarrhoea, anaemia and submandicular oedema in haematophagus nematode infection, while in severe cases mortality may occur, resulting in economic losses to the farming community. To prevent this economic losses associated with worm burden, faecal samples may be screened and infected animals may be dewormed. Avoid taking the animals for grazing in the early morning. Steps to protect livestock from thunderstorms Farmers are requested to avoid grazing animals during rains, particularly grazing of sheep and goat in flock which are more prone for lightening shocks. Livestock General Farmers should avoid tethering animals in near barbed wire fencing posts and trees. Trees near the animal sheds should be pruned to avoid accidental fall over during heavy wind. Poultry Disease Diagnosis and Surveillance Laboratory, Namakkal Post mortem observations in the birds brought for diagnosis at Poultry Disease Poultry Commercial Diagnosis and Surveillance Laboratory, VC & RI, Namakkal revealed death of birds birds due to Wing rot infection. Hence, farmers are advised to test feed ingredients for Clostridia, Staphylococcus, and Ecoli load and follow appropriate feed management measures. During rainy season farmers are advised to use toxin binders in feed ingredients to reduce the aflatoxin infection. Agro advisory from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Namakkal : Vegetable & Vegetative Vegetable and Turmeric growers are requested to apply top dressing of manures Turmeric stage by using forthcoming rainfall in this week. Semi lopper incidence occurred in castor crop in current weather condition. Flowering Castor Hence farmers are advised to spray chlorantraniliprole @ 0.5 ml / litre of water stage during morning hours to control semi lopper incidence. Installation of two solar light traps / acre for controlling pest in field crops. This Crops General can be used for reducing pesticide application and maximizing income.

Karaikal

Weather based Agro-Advisories. Crop/ Stage/ Agro Advisory Animals Particulars Rice Pull out and transplant the seedlings at 25-30 days for medium duration and 35-40 days for long duration varieties on 4th leaf stage for getting more tillers. Before transplanting, dip the root portion of the seedlings in the Planting bacterial suspension of Azospirillum 5 packets (1000 g/ha) and Phosphobacteria 5 packets (1000g/ha) or Azophos 10 packets (2000g/ha) of inoculant in 40 litre of water for 15 - 30 minutes. Before transplanting clip the tip of the seedlings to eliminate egg masses of stem borer and avoid closer planting. Animals Repair cattle/goat/poultry shed before the rainy season and ensure the roof leak proof. Otherwise leaking of rain water in dirty Shed sheds may increase in ammonia production and coccidiosis management disease. Do patchwork to fill the cracks in the floor to prevent hoof rotting disease of goats. SMS: Farmers are advised to postpone irrigation to the crops as moderate rainfall is expected for next five days.

Puducherry

Weather based Agro-Advisories. Crops / Stage/particulars Agro Advisory Livestock Before planting or direct sowing, efficient drainage Rice Main field preparation facilities may be provided to avoid flooding of fields. Bhendi Flowering & Fruiting To control bhendi fruit borer, setup pheromone trap @ 12/ha or spray azadirachtin 0.03% 5g/liter. During rainy season iron deficiency may be seen in Groundnut groundnut , apply FeSO4 1% @ 10 ml / liter Flowering & Pegging To control Groundnut leaf minor, set up light trap between 6 to 10 pm at ground level To control spiraling whitefly in coconut, spray water forcibly and set up yellow sticky trap @ 8 numbers/ac. Coconut Fruiting In severe cases, spray neem oil 0.5 %+ tween 80 (0.005%). To manage Brinjal shoot borer, apply neem cake 200 Brinjal Flowering & Fruiting kg/ha or spray Emamectin Benzoate 4% SG@ 0.4g/l. Repair cattle/goat/poultry shed before the rainy season and ensure the roof leak proof. Otherwise leaking of rain water in dirty sheds may increase in Animals Shed management ammonia production and coccidiosis disease. Do patchwork to fill the cracks in the floor to prevent hoof rotting disease of goats. SMS: Farmers are advised to postpone irrigation to the crops as moderate rainfall is expected for next five days.

BLOCK LEVEL FORECAST

TIRUCHIRAPPALLI District

ANDANALLUR, LALGUDI, MANACHANELLUR, MANAPPARAI, MANIKANDAM, MARUNGAPURI, MUSIRI, PULLAMBADI, TATTAYYANGARPETTAI, THIRUVERAMBUR, THOTTIAM, TURAIYUR, UPPILIAPURAM & VAIYAMPATTI Blocks

NILGIRIS DISTRICT

Coonoor, Gudalur, Kotagiri and Ooty Blocks

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