As per the model guidance, changeover of atmospheric circulation pattern as well as reduction in the moisture content is likely only after 6th October. Thus the withdrawal of southwest monsoon is likely to be delayed further and could commence only in the second week of October.
Crop Advisories
• Field preparation should be started for rabi crops. Ploughing and planking should be done properly to conserve the moisture in the soil.
• Field sanitization is advised before sowing of rabi crop. Bunds, channels, uncultivated fields and field roads should be cleaned by removing weeds also use fully decomposed FYM or compost before sowing of crops and vegetable as it improves the physical and biological properties of soil and thus increases the water retention capacity as well as nutrient status of the soil.
• Transplant marigold as trap crop (1 row /14 rows of tomato) 15 days older than tomato seedling.
• Deep ploughing should be done to expose the soil borne pathogens and hibernating stage of defoliators.
• Grow mustard as a trap crop in cole crops after every 10 lines.
• Early sowing should be done to avoid damage due to mustard-aphid, and major diseases.
• Follow clean cultivation.
• Pruning and destruction of severely affected twigs with scales and borer thereby preventing build up of population in citrus orchard during Oct to Dec.
• For ginger, diseased plants should be identified while the crop is still in the field. Rhizomes from such plants should not be selected for the seed purpose. Mechanical collection and destruction of grubs, weevils, larvae and adult beetle periodically will reduce the incidence of insect pests.
Livestock Advisories
Sick animals should be kept separate from the others. Dead animals and waste should be disposed of.
Poultry
Vaccination should be started for Ranikhet disease. For chicks Lasota vaccine@1 drop in the eye or nostril. For adult bird – R2B vaccine @0.5ml
Vitamin E and selenium supplement should be given to poultry for diseases resistance. Mixed the supplement in clean drinking water. Change the water daily
Good ventilation in the chicken shed is must, because chickens naturally produce a lot of moisture in their breath and droppings. Poor ventilation inside their house may create an ammonia build-up, which will affect the poultry’s eyes and respiratory system and makes them sick
Piggery
A clean, sanitary environment provides the best prevention for internal and external parasite which can be serious problems. For diseases that can be prevented by vaccination, a veterinarian should be contacted to provide such services routinely
Fisheries
Partial harvest in order to reduce stocking density can be done.
Prune tree branches around the pond so that leaves do not fall on water.
Remove pond bottom debris before the onset of winter preferably by October
Do take care of your pond every day when you take food to your fish, make sure the pond remains full of water. Take the advice of experts and information from mass media
