Total rainfall received in Dimapur district during November month was 130.7 mm with the highest amount of 67.7 mm recorded on 7th November. Total number of rainy day was 3. Advisories Cover soil with organic matter or cover crops. For vegetables, mulching and weeding should be carried out. Provide one irrigation, if possible for mustard-rapeseed, linseed. Bordeaux paint should be applied on the trunk and pruned wounds of citrus to prevent pathogens attack. Practice conservation agriculture such as zero or minimum tillage. Follow the weather and climate forecast regularly so as to make informed decisions. Scout for pests and diseases regularly and contact the local agricultural office for advice on best control measures. Remove all weeds containing seeds, but keep other vegetative rests on the land because that will reduce evaporation. Timing of irrigation - rather late afternoon or early evening to reduce evaporation. Check and repair all tools and machinery especially where there are water leaks. Livestock Animals should be given mineral mixture along with salt regularly and wheat grains, jaggery etc. may be provided @ 10%-20% in the daily ration during winter season to meet the energy requirement of the animals Poultry: Protect poultry birds from cold winds by hanging curtain/clothing from outside the poultry shed. Use of electric bulbs for heat is advisable. Piggery: Depending on number of pigs farmers should clean pens naturally twice in a week. Farmers should be aware about the symptoms of diseases. Like no interest in food, diarrhea, eye discharge, excessive coughing, hernia, dry skin and irregular spots on skin, excessively long hair, back bone showing etc Livestock: Follow the vaccine routine and consult with the local veterinarian. Agro Met Field Unit ICAR, Jharnapani. Medziphema
