Agriculture Contingency Plan, District Parbhani MAU, Parbhani

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Agriculture Contingency Plan, District Parbhani

MAU, Parbhani

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State: MaharashtraAgriculture Contingency Plan: Parbhani District

1.0 District Agriculture profile1.1 Agro-Climatic/ Ecological Zone

Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Deccan Plateau, Hot Semi-Arid Eco-Region (6.2)Agro-Climatic Region (Planning Commission) Western Plateau and Hills Region (IX)Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) Central Maharashtra plateau Zone (MH-7)List all the districts or part thereof falling under theNARP Zone

1. Aurangabad 2.Jalana 3. Parbhani 4. Hingoli 5. Beed 6. Osmanabad 7. Latur8.Nanded 9. Dhule 10. Buldhana 11.Amravathi 12. Jalgaon 13. Akola 14. Yeotmal

Geographic coordinates of district Latitude Longitude Altitude19o 15’ 28.04’’ N 76o 46’25.47’’ E 407 m above MSL

Name and address of the concerned ZRS / ZARS /RARA / RRA / RRTTS

Marathwada Agriculture University ParbhaniNational Agricultural Research Project,Paithan Road ,Aurangabad 500431 (Maharashtra)

Mention the KVK located in the district Jeevan Joti Charitable Trust,Rajiv Gandhi, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jintur road, Parbhani - 431 402.Nearest AMFU unit AMFU, Parbhani 431 402

1.2 Rainfall Normal RF(mm) Normal Rainy days(number) Normal Onset (Specify weekand month)

Normal Cessation (Specify week andmonth)

SW monsoon ( June - Sep ) : 804.9 37 June 1st week (23MW) October 1st week (40MW)NE monsoon ( Oct - Dec ) : 96.2 5 - -Winter ( Jan - Feb ) : 12.2 1 - -Summer ( Mar - May ) : 44.3 1 - -Annual 957.6 44 - -(Source: Meteorology Department, MAU, Parbhani

1.3 Land usepattern of thedistrict (lateststatistics)

Geographicalarea(000 ha)

Cultivablearea

Forestarea

Land undernon-agricultural use

Permanentpastures

Cultivablewasteland

Land underMisc. tree cropsand groves

Barren anduncultivableland

Currentfallows

Otherfallows

Area 631.1 583.682 6.4 28.7 13.3 22.8 1.4 8.1 36.7 28.2Source: Agriculture Statistical Information Maharashtra Sate 2005-2006 (Part – II)

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1.4 Major Soils types Area ( ‘000 ha ) Percent ( % ) of total1.Deep black soils 413.12 53.792.Medium deep soils 32.77 4.273.Shallow soils 322.15 41.94

(Source: NBSS and LUP, Nagpur

1.5 Agricultural land use Area ( ‘000 ha ) Cropping intensity %Net sown area 518.782 120Area sown more than once 103.75Gross cropped area 622.53

1.6 Irrigation Area ( ‘000 ha ) Percent ( % )Net Irrigated area 131.77 -Gross irrigated area 182.269 -Rainfed area 387.01 -

Sources of Irrigation Number Area ( ‘000 ha ) (% )Canals - 86.774 -Tanks - 16.102 -Open wells - 28.895 -Bore wells - - -Lift irrigation - - -Other sources (Farm ponds) - - -Total - 131.771 25No. of tractors - - -Pump sets - - -Micro-irrigation (2009 - 10) Drip0.14 and sprinkler 1.3 7 ha - 1.51 -

Groundwater availability and use No. of blocks % area Quality of waterOver exploited - - safeCritical - - safeSemi-critical - - safeSafe - - safeWaste water availability and use - -

* Over-exploited: groundwater utilization > 100%; critical: 90-100% semi-critical: 70-90%; safe: < 70

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Area under major field crops & horticulture etc.

1.7 Major Field Crops cultivated Area ( ‘000 ha )Kharif Rabi Summer

Irrigated Rainfed Total Irrigated Rainfed Total Irrigated TotalCotton - 192.1 192.1 - - - - - 192.1Sorghum - 90..2 90.2 - 168.8 168.8 - - 259.0Soybean - 63.4 63.4 - - - - - 63.4Green gram - 62.9 62.9 - - - - - 62.9Black gram - 16.7 16.7 - - - - - 16.7Pigeon pea - 58.2 58.2 - - - - - 58.2Wheat - - - 42.7 - 42.7 - - 42.7Gram - - - - 46.8 46.8 - - 46.8Safflower - - - - 27.1 27.1 - - 27.1Sunflower - - - 8.9 - 8.9 - - 8.9Groundnut - - - - - - 4.9 - 4.9Sugarcane - - - 15.6 - 15.6 15.6

Horticulture crops – Fruits Total area (000 ha) 2008-09 Irrigated RainfedMango 13.82 - -Sweet orange 8.32 - -Orange 2.89 - -Sapota 2.09 - -Lime 1.21 - -Horticulture crops – Vegetables Total area (000 ha) Irrigated RainfedBrinjal 1.32 - -Tomato 1.22 - -Onion 0.83 - -Okra 0.56 - -Cauliflower 0.34 - -Medicinal and Aromatic crops Total area Irrigated RainfedChilli 1.13 - -Turmeric 0.80 - -Ginger 0.05 - -Garlic 0.43 - -

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Floriculture - -Marigold 0.028 - -Rose 0.017 - -Aster 0.012 - -Mogra 0.011 - -Gelirdia 0.006 - -Plantation Crops Total area Irrigated RainfedNot Applicable

Fodder crops Total area Irrigated RainfedSorghumMaize NA - -Lucern NA - -Berseem NA - -Gajraj NA - -Total fodder crop area NA - -Grazing land NA - -Sericulture etc - - -Others ( Specify ) - - -

1.8 Livestock Number ( ‘000 )Cattle 367.725Buffaloes total 134.042Commercial dairy farms -Goat 192.744

Sheep 22.964Others (Camel, pig, Yak etc. ) -

1.9 Poultry -Commercial 208.587Backyard -

1.10 Fisheries Area (ha) Yield (t/ha) Production (tones)

Brackish water NA NA NAFresh water 9.635 0.0934 900

Source: Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur

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1.11 Production and Productivityof major crops( Average of last 5 years:

(2004 to 2008)

Kharif Rabi Summer Total

Production( ‘000 t )

Productivity( kg/ha )







Cotton 322.1 285 - - - - 322.1 285Sorghum 97..2 1078 - - - - 251.7 1004Soybean 64..9 1023 - - - - 64.9 1023Green gram 23..3 371 - - - - 23.3 371Pigeon pea 31..3 538 - - - - 31.3 538Rabi sorghum - - 154.5 930 - - 154.5 930Wheat - - 60..3 1463 - - 60.3 1463Gram - - 30..5 633 - - 30.5 633Safflower - - 22.4 620 - - 22.4 620Sunflower - - 5.1 619 - - 5.1 619Groundnut - - - - 5.4 1159 5.4 1159Sunflower - - - - 0.3 648 0.3 648Maize - - - - 0.3 1067 0.3 1067Source : JDA’s ZREAC report kharif & rabi, 2010 )Major Horticultural crops mt/haMango 50.60 6.25 - - - - 50.60 6.25Sweet orange 1.34 30.0 - - - - 1.34 30.0Orange 0.292 20.0 - - - - 0.292 20.0Sapota 0.106 10.0 - - - - 0.106 10.0Lime 0.33 5.00 - - - - 0.33 5.00Banana - - - -Horticulture crops - Vegetables - - - -Brinjal 11.92 9 - - - - 11.92 9Tomato 8.575 7 - - - - 8.575 7Onion 6.640 8 - - - - 6.640 8Okra 2.240 4 - - - - 2.240 4Cauliflower 2.79 8 - - - - 2.79 8Medicinal and Aromatic crops - - -Chilli 6.78 6 - - - - 6.78 6Turmeric 6.42 8 - - - - 6.42 8Ginger 0.25 5 - - - - 0.25 5Garlic 1.37 4 - - - - 1.37 4Floriculture - - - -Marigold 0.112 4 - - - - 0.112 4

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Rose 0034 2 - - - - 0034 2Aster 0.036 3 - - - - 0.036 3Mogra 0.044 4 - - - - 0.044 4Gelirdia 0.012 2 - - - - 0.012 2

1.12 Sowing window for 5 majorcrops ( start and end ofsowing period)

Crop 1 : Cotton 2 : Sorghum 3 : Soybean 4 : Green gram 5 : Pigeon pea

Kharif - Rainfed June 15 to July 15 June 15 to July 15 June 15 to July 15 June 15 to July 07 June 15 to July 30Kharif - Irrigated May 15 to June 15 NA NA NA NA

Wheat Sorghum Gram SafflowerRabi - Rainfed NA Sept 23 to Oct 15 Oct 1 to 15 Sept 23 to Oct 15 NA

Rabi - Irrigated Nov 1 to 20 Oct 15 to Nov 15 Oct 15 to Nov 15 Oct 15 to nov15 NA

1.13 What is the major contingency the district is prone to?(Tick mark and mention years if known during the last 10years period )

Regular Occassional None

Drought - √ -Flood - √ (Parbhani, Gangakhed purna, Pathri, tahsils) -Cyclone - - √Hail storm - - √Heat wave - √ -Cold wave - √ -Frost - √Sea water inundation - √Pests and diseases ( specify ) - Jassids.White fly(Cotton).Heliothis (pigeonpea), Spodoptera

(Soybean) Sphingid (Moong and Urd Shoot fly(sorghum)√

1.14 Include Digital maps of the district for Location map of district within States as Annexure 1 Enclosed : YesMean annual rainfall as Annexure 2 Enclosed : YesSoil map as Annexure 3 Enclosed : Yes

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Annexure 1

Location map of Parbhani district

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Annexure 2Mean monthly rainfall of Parbhani district

3.5 5.1 5.8 5.3 9.6

126.6

210.8 203.5180.7

55.0

19.15.3

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Mean monthly rainfall of Parbhani

Mean monthly rainfall (mm)

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Annexure 3

Soil Map of Parbhani district

(Source: NBSS & LUP Regional Centre, Nagpur)

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2.0 Strategies for weather related contingencies2.1 Drought2.1.1 Rainfed situation

Condition Suggested Contingency measuresEarly seasondrought ( delayedonset )

Major Farming situation Normal Crop/Croppingsystem

Change in Crop/Croppingsystem

Agronomicmeasures

Remarks onImplementation

Delay by 2 week (Specify month ) *June 4th week26MW

Medium deep to deep blacksoils

Cotton No change No change Linkage with MAU,MSSC and NSC forseed.Linkage with MAIDCfor implements.Linkage with MAU,KVK for agrotechniques

Sorghum No change No changeSoybean No change No changeGreen gram No change No changePigeon pea No change No changeBlack gram No change No change

Shallow soils Cotton No change No changeSorghum No change No changeSoybean No change No changeGreen gram No change No changePigeon pea No change No changeBlack gram No change No change

Condition Suggested Contingency measuresEarly season drought (delayed onset )

Major Farmingsituation

NormalCrop/Croppingsystem

Change in Crop/Cropping system Agronomic measures Remarks onImplementation

Delay by 4 week (Specify month )July 2nd week28MW

Medium deep todeep black soils

Cotton Cotton + Pigeonpea 6:2(BSMR 736, 853, BDN 708, 711)

Normal package ofpractices recommendedby MAU, Parbhani oradopt 15-20% more seedrate than recommendedand reduce fertilizer doseby 25 per cent.

Linkage with MAU,MSSC and NSC for seed.Linkage with MAIDC forimplements.Linkage with MAU, KVKfor agro techniques

Sorghum Sorghum + Pigeonpea 4 : 2 (CSH-9,11, 14, 16 PVK-401, 809) + (BSMR736, 853, BDN 708, 711)

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Soybean No change / Soybean+ pigeon pea4:2 row proportion ( MAUS 71,81)

Normal package ofpractices recommendedby MAU, Parbhani

Green gram Soybean + Pigeonpea 4 : 2 (JS-335,MAUS-71,81)

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Pigeon pea NO change /Soybean + Pigeonpea 4 : 2 (JS-335,MAUS-71,81)

-------do--------

Black gram Soybean + Pigeonpea 4 : 2 (JS-335,MAUS-71,81)

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Shallow soils Cotton Cotton + Pigeonpea 6:2(BSMR 736, 853, BDN 708, 711)

Normal package ofpractices recommendedby MAU, Parbhani oradopt 15-20% more seedrate than recommendedand reduce fertilizer doseby 25 per cent.

Sorghum Sorghum + Pigeonpea 4 : 2 (CSH-9,11, 14, 16 PVK-401, 809) + (BSMR736, 853, BDN 708, 711)

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Soybean Soybean+ pigeon pea 4:2 rowproportion ( MAUS 71,81)

Normal package ofpractices recommendedby MAU, Parbhani

Green gram Soybean + Pigeonpea 4 : 2 (JS-335,MAUS-71,81)

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Pigeon pea NO change /Soybean + Pigeonpea 4 : 2 (JS-335,MAUS-71,81)

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Black gram Soybean + Pigeonpea 4 : 2 (JS-335,MAUS-71,81)

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Major Farming situation NormalCrop/Cropping system

Change inCrop/Cropping system

Agronomicmeasures


Delay by 6 week( Specify month )

July 4th week30MW


Cotton Cotton + Pigeonpea 6:2(BSMR 736, 853, BDN708, 711)

Normal package ofpracticesrecommended byMAU, Parbhani oradopt 15-20% moreseed rate thanrecommended andreduce fertilizerdose by 25 per cent.

Linkage with MAU,MSSC and NSC for seed.

Linkage with MAIDC forimplements.

Linkage with MAU, KVKfor agro techniques

Sorghum Sorghum + Pigeonpea 4: 2 (CSH-9, 11, 14, 16PVK-401, 809) +(BSMR 736, 853, BDN708, 711)

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Soybean No change / Soybean+pigeon pea 4:2 rowproportion (MAUS71,81) + (BSMR 736853, BDN 708, 711)

Normal package ofpracticesrecommended byMAU, Parbhani

Green gram Soybean + Pigeonpea 4: 2 (JS-335, MAUS-71,81) + (BSMR 736853, BDN 708, 711)

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Pigeon pea NO change /Soybean + Pigeonpea 4 :2 (JS-335, MAUS-71,81) + (BSMR 736853, BDN 708, 711)

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Black gram Soybean + Pigeonpea 4: 2 (JS-335, MAUS-71,81) + (BSMR 736853, BDN 708, 711)

-------do--------

Shallow soils Cotton Cotton + Pigeonpea 6:2 Normal package of

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(BSMR 736, 853, BDN708, 711)

practicesrecommended byMAU, Parbhani oradopt 15-20% moreseed rate thanrecommended andreduce fertilizerdose by 25 per cent.

Sorghum Pearlmillet + Pigeonpea3 :3 or 4:2 (Shradha,Saburi, Shanti AIMP-92901) + (BSMR 853,BDN 708, 711)

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Soybean Soybean+ pigeon pea4:2 row proportion (MAUS 71,81) + (BSMR853, BDN 708, 711)


Green gram Soybean + Pigeonpea 4: 2 (JS-335, MAUS-71,81) + (BSMR 853,BDN 708, 711)

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Pigeon pea NO change /Soybean + Pigeonpea 4 :2 (JS-335, MAUS-71,81) + (BSMR 853,BDN 708, 711)

-------do--------

Black gram Soybean + Pigeonpea 4: 2 (JS-335, MAUS-71,81) + (BSMR 853,BDN 708, 711)

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Major Farming situation NormalCrop/Croppingsystem

Change in Crop/Croppingsystem

Agronomic measures Remarks onImplementation

Delay by 8 week( Specify month )

August 2nd week33MW


Cotton Pigeonpea (BDN 708, 711) Prefer early maturingvarieties recommendedby MAU, Parbhani.Reduce intera rowspacing and adopt 15-20% more seed ratethan recommended

Linkage with MAU,MSSC and NSC forseed.Linkage with MAIDCfor implements.Linkage with MAU,KVK for agrotechniquesSorghum Pearlmillet + Pigeonpea 3 :3

or 4:2 (Shradha, Saburi,Shanti AIMP-92901) +(BDN 708, 711)

-------do--------

Soybean Sunflower (Morden, SS-56,LSFH-35, BSH-1)


Green gram Pigeonpea (BDN 708, 711)or Keep fallow and plan forRabi Crops like Sorghum,Chickpea, Sunflower andSafflower.

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Pigeon pea Pigeonpea( BDN 708, 711) -------do--------

Black gram Pigeonpea (BDN 708, 711)or Keep fallow and plan forRabi Crops like Sorghum,Chickpea, Sunflower andSafflower.

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Shallow soils Cotton Pigeonpea (BDN 708, 711) Prefer early maturingvarieties recommendedby MAU, Parbhani.Reduce intera rowspacing and adopt 15-20% more seed ratethan recommended

Sorghum Pearlmillet + Pigeonpea 3 :3or 4:2 (Shradha, Saburi,Shanti AIMP-92901) +(BDN 708, 711)

-------do--------

Soybean Sunflower (Morden, SS-56,LSFH-35, BSH-1)


Green gram Keep fallow and plan forearly Rabi Crops likeSorghum, Chickpea,Sunflower and Safflower.

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Pigeon pea Keep fallow and plan forearly Rabi Crops likeSorghum, Chickpea,Sunflower and Safflower.

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Black gram Keep fallow and plan forearly Rabi Crops likeSorghum, Chickpea,Sunflower and Safflower.

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Condition Suggested Contingency measuresEarly season drought( Normal onset )

MajorFarmingsituation

Crop/Croppingsystem

Crop management Soil nutrient& moistureConservation measures


Normal onsetfollowed by 15-20days dry spell aftersowing germination /crop stand etc.

Medium deepto deep blacksoils

Cotton Gap filling 7-10 days after sowing by potwatering within the rows with same cultivaror pigeonpea to maintain at least 75% plantpopulation.

Raise cotton seedlings in polythene bags andtransplant when sufficient soil moisture isavailable.Give protective irrigation wherever possible

Making of conservationfurrows for moistureconservationWhen the crop is 2 weeksold take up Interculturewith harrow.Spray 2 % urea solution or1% water solublefertilizers like 19-19-19,20-20-20, 21-21-21 tosupplement nutrition

Linkage with MAU,MSSC and NSC forseed.Linkage with MAIDCfor implements.

Linkage with MAU,KVK for agrotechniques

Sorghum Gap filling with pigeonpea When the crop is 2 weeksold take up Interculturewith hoe

Soybean Gap filling within the rows with same orshort duration cultivar to maintain at least75% plant population or if the plantpopulation is less than 50% re sow the crop

Avoid applying fertilizerstill sufficient soil.moisture is available

Green gram If the plant population is less than 75% ofoptimum, go for resowing of the alternatecrops like sunflower / pigeonpea .

If possible give protective irrigation withsprinkler.

When the crop is 2 weeksold take up Interculturewith hoe

Pigeon pea Gap filling within the rows with same orshort duration cultivar to maintain at least75% plant population


Black gram If the plant population is less than 75% ofoptimum, go for re sowing of the alternatecrops like sunflower / pigeonpea .

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Shallow soils Cotton Gap filling within the rows with samecultivar or pigeonpea to maintain at least 75%plant population.Raise cotton seedlings in polythene bags andtransplant when sufficient soil moisture isavailable.Give protective irrigation wherever possible

Avoid applying fertilizerstill sufficient soil moistureis availableMaking of conservationfurrows for moistureconservationInterculture with harrows

Sorghum Gap filling with pigeonpea Interculture with hoeSoybean Gap filling within the rows with same or

short duration cultivar to maintain at least75% plant population

Interculture with hoe

Green gram If the plant population is less than 75% ofoptimum, go for resowing of the alternatecrops like sunflower / pigeonpea .If possible give protective irrigation withsprinkler.


Pigeon peaGap filling within the rows with same orshort duration cultivar to maintain at least75% plant population


Black gram If the plant population is less than 75% ofoptimum, go for resowing of the alternatecrops like sunflower / pigeonpea .


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Condition Suggested Contingency measuresMid seasondrought ( long dryspell, consecutive 2weeks rainless(>2.5 mm) period)


Crop/Croppingsystem

Crop management Soil nutrient & moistureconservation measures


At vegetative stage Medium deep to deepblack soilsShallow soils

Cotton Give protective irrigationwherever possibleMaintain weed freeconditions

Avoid applying fertilizers tillsufficient soil moisture isavailableMaking of conservation furrowsfor moisture conservationInterculture with harrowsTwo sprays of 2% MgSO4, Zn,Boron at weekly interval whenthe crop is encountered reddeningsymptomsSpray 2 % urea solution or 1%water soluble fertilizers like 19-19-19, 20-20-20, 21-21-21 tosupplement nutrition.

Linkage with MAU,MSSC and NSC forseed.Linkage with MAIDCfor implements.Linkage with MAU,

KVK for agrotechniques

Sorghum Avoid top dressing offertilizers till sufficient soilmoisture is available.Intra row thinningProtective irrigation ifpossible

Opening of alternate furrows withBalaram plough.Interculture with harrows forweeding

Soybean Interculture for weeding andto create soil mulch.Give protective irrigationwherever possible

Opening of alternate furrows withBalaram plough.Spraying of 2% urea and DAP

Green gram Inter culture for weedingProtective irrigation ifpossible

Spraying of 2% urea and DAP

Pigeon pea Inter culture for weedingProtective irrigation if


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possibleBlack gram Inter culture for weeding

Protective irrigation ifpossible


Cotton Give protective irrigationwherever possibleMaintain weed freeconditions

Avoid applying fertilizers tillsufficient soil moisture isavailableMaking of conservation furrowsfor moisture conservationInterculture with harrowsTwo sprays of 2% MgSO4, Zn,Boron at weekly interval whenthe crop is encountered reddeningsymptomsSpray 2 % urea solution or 1%water soluble fertilizers like 19-19-19, 20-20-20, 21-21-21 tosupplement nutrition.

Sorghum Avoid top dressing offertilizers till sufficient soilmoisture is available.Protective irrigation ifpossibleIntra row thinning

Interculture for weeding and tocreate soil mulch to conservemoisture.

Soybean Give protective irrigationwherever possible Spraying of 2% urea and DAP

Green gram Inter culture for weedingProtective irrigation ifpossible


Pigeon pea Inter culture for weedingProtective irrigation ifpossible


Black gram Inter culture for weedingProtective irrigation ifpossible


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Condition Suggested Contingency measuresMid season drought( long dry spell )

MajorFarmingsituation

Normal Crop/Cropping system

Crop management Soil nutrient & moistureconservation measures


At flowering /fruiting stage orAt reproductivestage

Medium deepto deep blacksoils

Cotton Give protective irrigationwherever possible

Avoid applying fertilizers tillsufficient soil moisture is available

Making of conservation furrows formoisture conservation

Interculture with harrows

Two sprays of 2% MgSO4, Zn,Boron at weekly interval when thecrop is encountered reddeningsymptomsSpray 2 % urea solution or 1% watersoluble fertilizers like 19-19-19, 20-20-20, 21-21-21 to supplementnutrition.

Linkage with ongoinggovt. scheme toencourage adoption ofmicro irrigation forbetter water useefficiency (WUE)

Linkage with MAUand KVK for agrotechniques

Sorghum Protective irrigation if possible --

Soybean Give protective irrigationwherever possible

Opening of alternate furrows withBalaram plough.

Spraying of 2% urea and DAPGreen gram Protective irrigation if possible --Pigeon pea Protective irrigation if possible Opening of furrows with Balaram

plough.Spraying of 2% urea and DAP

Black gram Protective irrigation if possible --

Shallow soils Cotton Give protective irrigationwherever possible

Avoid applying fertilizers tillsufficient soil moisture is available

Making of conservation furrows formoisture conservation

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Interculture with harrows

Two sprays of 2% MgSO4, Zn,Boron at weekly interval when thecrop is encountered reddeningsymptomsSpray 2 % urea solution or 1% watersoluble fertilizers like 19-19-19, 20-20-20, 21-21-21 to supplementnutrition.

Sorghum Protective irrigation if possible --

Soybean Give protective irrigationwherever possible

Opening of alternate furrows withBalaram plough.

Spraying of 2% urea and DAPGreen gram Protective irrigation if possible

or in case of sever moisturestress use as fodder / greenmanuring

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Pigeon pea Protective irrigation if possible Opening of furrows with Balaramplough.Spraying of 2% urea and DAP

Black gram Protective irrigation if possibleor in case of sever moisturestress use as fodder / greenmanuring

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Condition Suggested Contingency measuresTerminaldrought(Earlywithdral ofmonsoon)


Crop/Cropping system

Crop management Rabi Crop planning Remarks onImplementation

Medium deep todeep black soilsShallow soils

Cotton Give protective irrigation with dripPicking

If possible, adopt relay cropping ofchickpea, safflower, rabi sorghum

Linkage with MAIDC /DSAO for harvestingimplements (thresher,harvester).

Linkage with DSAO forfarm ponds and microirrigation systemthrough RKVY

Linkage with MAU,MSSC and NSC forseed.Linkage with MAU,KVK for agrotechniques

Sorghum Life saving irrigation or harvest atphysiological maturity

Plan for rabi crops like chickpea andsafflower

Soybean Give life saving irrigation orharvest at physiological maturity

Sowing of rabi crops like sorghum,chickpea, saffalower immediately afterharvest of soybean with minimumtillage

Green gram Harvest at physiological maturityor in case of severe drought use asfodder/ green manuring

Plan for rabi crops chickpea / safflower/ rabi sorghum / sunflower

Pigeon pea Life saving irrigationFoliar spray of 2% KNO3, ureaand DAP

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Black gram Harvest at physiological maturityor in case of severe drought use asfodder/ green manuring


Cotton Give protective irrigation with dripPicking

If possible, adopt relay cropping ofchickpea, safflower, rabi sorghum

Sorghum Life saving irrigation or harvest atphysiological maturity or if nograin setting use as green fodder.

Plan for rabi crops like chickpea andsafflower

Soybean Give life saving irrigation orharvest at physiological maturity

Sowing of rabi crops like sorghum,chickpea, safflower immediately afterharvest of soybean with minimumtillage

Green gram Harvest at physiological maturityor in case of severe drought use asfodder/ green manuring


Pigeon pea Life saving irrigation Foliar spray of 2% KNO3, urea and

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DAPBlack gram Harvest at physiological maturity

or in case of severe drought use asfodder/ green manuring


2.1.2 Irrigated situation

Condition Suggested Contingency measuresMajor Farming situation Crop/Cropping system Change in crop /

cropping systemAgronomicmeasures


Delayed / limitedrelease of water incanals due to lowrainfall

Medium deep to deep blacksoil with assured and highrainfall

SugarcaneTurmeric

No change or preferCotton (Irrigated)Wheat

Limited irrigation Supply of seed throughMSSC, MAU, Village seedproduction programme

Shallow soil with assuredand high rainfall

Sweet orangeGingerVegetable crops

MaizeCotton

Alternate furrowirrigationDrip irrigation

Condition Suggested Contingency measuresMajor Farming situation Crop/Cropping system Change in crop / cropping

systemAgronomicmeasures


Non release of waterin canals underdelayed onset ofmonsoon incatchment


Irrigated Cotton Rainfed Cotton Recommendedspacing(120 x 45 cm) and80:40:40 NPKKg/ha

Supply of seed throughMSSC, MAU, Villageseed productionprogramme


Ginger / Turmeric Cotton and Maize




Lack of inflows intotanks due toinsufficient / delayed


Irrigated Cotton Rainfed Cotton Recommendedspacing(120 x 45 cm) and

Release of water atcritical growth stages byIrrigation Department

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onset of monsoon 80:40:40 NPKKg/ha


Ginger / Turmeric Cotton and Maize




Insufficientgroundwater rechargedue to low rainfall


Irrigated Cotton Rainfed Cotton Limited irrigation Supply of seed throughMSSC, NFSM, MAU,Village seed productionprogrammeShallow soil with assured

and high rainfallGinger / Turmeric Cotton and Maize Alternate furrow

irrigationDrip irrigation

2.2 Unusual rains (untimely, unseasonal etc) (for both rainfed and irrigated situations)

Condition Suggested contingency measureContinuous highrainfall in a shortspan leading to waterlogging

Vegetative stage Flowering stage Crop maturity Stage Post harvest

Cotton, Sorghum Drain excess water Interculture at optimum soil

moisture Apply 25KgN/Ha to cotton

Drain excess water Drain out excess waterTimely harvest

Protect picked cotton fromdrenching and soilingDry wet cotton and market

Soybean, Pigeonpeaand short durationpulses

Drain out excess water -do- -do- Shift to safer placeDry the produce

HorticultureMango Opening of field channels to

drain out excess water and avoidsurface ponding, Interculture atoptimum soil moisture

Opening of field channels to drainout excess water and avoid surfaceponding, Interculture at optimumsoil moisture

Collect fallen fruits, grade andmarket if feasible

Grading, cleaning andmarketing of fruits

Sweet orange -do- -do- -do- -do-

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Banana -do- -do- -do- -do-Sapota -do- -do- -do- -do-Heavy rainfall with high speed winds in a short spamCotton, Sorghum Drain excess water

Interculture at optimum soilmoisture

Apply 25KgN/Ha to cotton

Drain excess water Drain out excess waterTimely harvest

Protect picked cotton fromdrenching and soilingDry wet cotton and marketing

Soybean, Pigeonpeaand short durationpulses

Drain out excess water -do- -do- Shift to safer placeDry the produce

HorticultureMango - Provide support to prevent lodging

and uprooting in young orchardsApply multinutrient andhormonal spray to promoteflowering

Shift produce to safer place

Sweet orange -do- -do- -do- -do-Banana -do- Provide propping and staking Propping and staking -do-Sapota -do- -do- -do- -do-Outbreak of pests and diseases due to unseasonal rainsCotton Apply soil drench of

carbendazim 0.1% or COC @3g/litre at base of plants toprevent wilt in low lyingpatches

Apply foliar spray of streptocyclinesulphate @ 6g/60 litre + COC @25g/10 litre to prevent bacterial leafblight

Apply Sulphur 25g/10 litre (300mesh) to prevent grey mildewApply MgSO4 25 kg/ha soilapplication or 1% MgSO4 foliarspray to prevent leaf reddening

Foliar spray of carbendazim0.1% or Ditane M45 0.2% toprevent boll rot

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Sorghum - - Apply Dithane M 45 0.2% onear heads immediately aftercessation of rains

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Soybean Manually remove infestedplants or plant parts from belowthe girdlesProtect against semilooper whendensity reaches >4 larvae permeter row with foliar spray ofNSKE 5% or dimethoate 30 EC1 ml/litre

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HorticultureMango Spray imidacloprid 0.3 ml or

dimethoate 1 ml/liter to controlhopperDrench the seedlings with COC0.25% against root rot

Protect against hopper Spray Dithane M 45 3g/litreor carbendazim 1g/literagainst anthracnoseSpray sulphur 0.5% to controlpowdery mildew

Maintain aeration in storage toprevent fungal infection andblackening or fruits

Banana Soil drenching with COC3g/litre to avoid rhizome rot

Spray Dithane M 45 3g/liter orpropiconazole 1 ml/liter 2-3 timesagainst Cercospora leaf spot

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Sweet orange Protect against Citrus Psyllawith foliar spray of malathion50 EC 10 ml or quinalphos 25EC 10 ml or cypermethrin 25EC4 ml per 10 liters

Protect against Citrus Psylla withfoliar spray of malathion 50 EC 10ml or quinalphos 25 EC 10 ml orcypermethrin 25EC 4 ml per 10liters

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2.3 Floods

Condition Suggested contingency measureTransient water logging /partial inundation

Seedling / nursery stage Vegetative stage Reproductive stage At harvest

Cotton Drain excess water Interculture at optimum soil

moisture Apply 25KgN/Ha to cotton after

receding of flood waters

Drain excess water Drain out excess water Protect picked cottonfrom wettingDry wet cotton andmarket

HorticultureSweet orange Re-transplanting Drainage of stagnated water Drainage of

Stagnatedwater-

Mango Transplanting in new areas Strengthening of field bunds Strengthening of fieldbunds

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Banana Open deep trenches between plantrows to improve drainage

Spray Dithane M 45 3g/liter orpropiconazole 1 ml/liter 2-3times against Cercospora leafspot

Spray Dithane M 453g/liter or propiconazole1 ml/liter 2-3 timesagainst Cercospora leafspot

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Continuous submergence for more than 2 daysCotton Drain excess water Drain out excess water

Early rabi crop planning in caseof crop failure

Rabi crop planning -

HorticultureSweet orange -do- Drain out excess water

Making of basin, intercultureand fungicide spray to preventfungal diseases

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Mango -do- -do- - -Banana -do- -do- - -

Sea water inundation Not applicable

2.4 Extreme events: Heat wave / Cold wave / Frost / Hailstorm / Cyclone

Extreme eventtype

Suggested contingency measureSeedling / nursery stage Vegetative stage Reproductive stage At harvest

Heat WaveHorticultureBanana Frequent irrigation

Plant wind break treesFrequent irrigation Frequent irrigation

Sweet orange Frequent irrigationShade temporary shade netMulching

Irrigation and pruning of affectedbranches / twigs

Irrigation and pruning of affectedbranches / twigsApply 1% Bordeaux paste to cutends

Immediate harvesting, gradingand marketing

Cold waveSweet orange Protect with polythene sheet Smoking, frequent and light

irrigation during evening hours,basin mulching, applysupplementary dose of fertilizers

Smoking, frequent and lightirrigation during evening hours,basin mulching, applysupplementary dose of fertilizers

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Banana -do- -do- -do-

Frost Not applicable

Hailstorm Not applicable

Cyclone Not applicable

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2.5 Contingent strategies for Livestock, Poultry & Fisherie

2.5.1 Livestock

Suggested contingency measuresBefore the events During the event After the event

DroughtFeed and fodderavailability

Sowing of cereals (Sorghum/Bajra) andleguminous crops (Lucerne, Berseem, Horsegram, Cowpea) during North-East monsoon underdry land system for fodder productionCollection of soya meal waste andsunflower/safflower/ groundnut seed cake for useas feed supplement during droughtMotivating the sugarcane farmers to convert greensugarcane tops in to silage by the end of FebruaryPreserving the green maize fodder as silageDevelopment of hortipastoral systems inexistingorchardsEstablishment of fodder bank at village level withavailable dry fodder (wheat straw, Sorghum/ Bajrastover, groundnut haulms, sugarcane tops)Development of silvopastoral models withLeucaena, Glyricidia, Prosopis as fodder trees andMarvel, Madras Anjan, Stylo, Desmanthus, etc.,as under storey grassEncourage fodder production with Sorghum –

stylo- Sorghum on rotation basis and also tocultivate short-term fodder crops like sunhempPromote Azola cultivation at backyardFormation of village Disaster ManagementCommitteeCapacity building and preparedness of thestakeholders and official staff for the

Harvest and use biomass of dried up crops(Pearlmillet, Pigeon pea, Sorghum, maize, Wheat,Green gram, Black gram, Soybean, cluster bean)material as fodderUse of unconventional and locally available cheapfeed ingredients especially soya meal waste andsunflower/safflower/ groundnut seed cake for feedingof livestock during droughtHarvest all the top fodder available (Subabul,Glyricidia, Pipol, Prosopis etc) and feed the LS duringdroughtConcentrate ingredients such as Grains, brans,chunnies & oilseed cakes, low grade grains etc. unfitfor human consumption should be procured fromGovt. Godowns for feeding high productive animalsduring droughtPromotion of Horse gram as contingent crop andharvesting it at vegetative stage as fodderAll the hay should be enriched with 2% Urea molassessolution or 1% common salt solution and fed to LS.Continuous supplementation of minerals to preventinfertility.Encourage mixing available kitchen waste with dryfodder while feeding to the milch animalsArrangements should be made for mobilization ofsmall ruminants across the districts where no droughtexitsUnproductive livestock should to be culled during

Encourage progressive farmersto grow multi cut fodder cropsof sorghum/bajra/maize(UPchari, MP chari, HC-136, HD-2, GAINT BAJRA, L-74, K-677, Ananad/African Tall,Kisan composite, Moti,Manjari, B1-7 on their ownlands with input subsidySupply of quality seeds ofCOFS 29, Stylo and fodderslips of Marvel, Yaswant,Jaywant, Napier, guinea grasswell before monsoonFlushing the stock to recoupReplenish the feed andfodder banks

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drought/floods/cyclones severe droughtCreate transportation and marketing facilities for theculled and unproductive animals (10000-20000animals)Subsidized loans (5-10 crores) should be provided tothe livestock keepers

Drinking water Make available wholesome clean drinking waterthroughout the year for livestockAdopt various water conservation methods atvillage level to improve the ground water level foradequate water supply.Identification of water resourcesRain water harvesting and create waterbodies/watering points (when water is scarce useonly as drinking water for animals)Construction of drinking water tanks in herdingplaces/village junctions/relief camp locationsDrinking water troughs should be provided inshandies /community grazing areas

Provide wholesome clean drinking waterthroughout the dayRestrict wallowing of animals in waterbodies/resourcesAdd alum in stagnated water bodies

aily basis.

Watershed managementpractices should be promoted toconserve the rainwater.Bleach (0.1%) drinking water /water sourcesDesilting of pondsSensitize the farmingcommunity aboutimportance of clean drinkingwater for livestock

Health and diseasemanagement

Procure and stock emergency medicines andvaccines for important endemic diseases of theareaAll the stock must be immunized for endemic

diseases of the area before the onset of monsoonSurveillance and disease monitoring network to beestablished at Joint Director (Animal Husbandry)office in the districtAdequate refreshment training on disastermanagement to be given to animal husbandrydepartment staffProcure and stock multivitamins & area specificmineral mixture

Conduct mass animal health camps in every villageKeep close watch on health of different livestockspeciesIdentification and quarantine of sick animalsPerforming ring vaccination (8 km radius) in case ofany outbreakTick control measures should be implemented toprevent tick borne diseases in productive animalsKeep the animal houses clean and spray disinfectantsSafe and hygienic disposal of dead animal carcasses

Keep close surveillance ondisease outbreak.Undertake the vaccinationdepending on needRestricting movement oflivestock in case of anyepidemicFarmers should be advised tobreed their milch animalsduring July-September so thatthe peak milk production doesnot coincide with mid summer

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Cyclone/Floods

Harvest all the possible immature and or wettedgrain (Pearlmillet, Pigeon pea, Sorghum, Wheat,Green gram, Black gram, maize, Soybean, clusterbean etc) and store properly for use as animalfeed.Protect the stored dry roughage feed (wheatstraw/sorghum stover etc.,) from wetting andinundation of stagnated waterProcure and stock vaccines for important endemicdiseasesMake available emergency medicines, anti-diarrheal drugs and electrolytes for transport tothe needy areasKeep stock of bleaching powder and lime

Don’t allow the animals for grazing in case ofearly forewarning (EFW)Incase of EFW of severe cyclone/floods, shift theanimals to safer placesSurveillance and disease monitoring network to beestablished at Animal Husbandry Department ineach districtArrange transportation facilities for animals to

shift from low lying areas to safer places and alsofor animal health workers for rescue operations

Arrange relief camps to save productive and highvalued animalsShift productive and high valued animals fromaffected areas to relief campsCarryout deworming to all the animals entering intorelief campsProper hygiene and sanitation of the relief camps,animal sheds and surroundingsAvoid feeding soaked and mould infected feeds /fodders to livestockTreatment of the sick, injured and affected animalsthrough arrangement of mobile emergency veterinaryhospitals / rescue animal health workers.

Spray fly repellants like neem oil, Butax etc., inanimal sheds and relief campsIdentification and quarantine of sick animalsPerform ring vaccination (8 km radius) in case of anydisease outbreakSprinkle lime in relief camps and animal shedsProper disposal of dung from relief camps and animalsheds

Restrict movement of animalsin case of epidemicRepair of animal shedCleaning and disinfection of theshedBleach (0.1%) drinking water /water sourcesDeworm all the animals throughmass campsVaccinate against possibledisease out breaks like HS, BQ,FMD and PPRProper dispose of the deadanimals / carcasses by burning /deep burying (4-8 feet) withlime powder (1kg for smallruminants and 5kg for largeruminants) in pitBleach / chlorinate (0.1%)drinking water or waterresourcesCollect drowned crop material,dry it and store for future useSowing of short duration foddercrops in unsown and waterlogged areas when crops aredamaged and no chance toreplantApplication of urea (20-25kg/ha) in the inundated areasand CPR’s to enhance the biomass production.

Heat & Cold wave Arrangement for protection from heat wavei) Plantation around the shedii) Arrangement of H2O sprinklers /

Heat wave: Allow the animals early in the morningor late in the evening for grazingFeed green fodder/silage / concentrates during day

Feed the animals as per routinescheduleAllow the animals for grazing

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foggers in the shediii) Application of white reflector paint

on the roofiv) Thatched sheds should be provided

as a shelter to minimize heat stressCold wave : Covering all the wire meshed walls /open area with gunny bags/ polyethylene sheets(with a mechanism for lifting during the day timeand putting down during night time)

time and roughages / hay during night timePut on the foggers / sprinkerlers during day timeIn severe cases, vitamin ‘C’ and electrolytes should beadded in H2O during day timeCold wave :Allow for grazing between 10AM to 3PMAdd 25-50 ml of edible oil in concentrates and fed tothe animalsPut on the heaters during night timeApply / sprinkle lime powder in the animal shed toneutralize ammonia accumulation

(normal timings)

Insurance Encouraging insurance of livestock Listing out the details of the dead animals Submission for insurance claimand availing insurance benefitPurchase of new productiveanimals

2.5.2 Poultry

Suggested contingency measuresBefore the eventa During the event After the event

DroughtShortage of feed ingredients Storing of grain like maize,

bajra, jowar, broken wheat/ riceetc, to use as supplemental feedduring drought

Feed with house hold grain to all the birds inthe noon i.e., after morning scavengingSupplementation of shell grit (calcium) forlaying birdsCulling of weak birds

Feed supplementation to all the survivalbirds

Drinking water Store adequate good qualitywater

Use water sanitizers and offer cool hygienicdrinking water

Provide clean and hygienic drinking water

Health and disease management Culling of sick birds.Deworming and vaccinationagainst RD and IBD

Supplementation of Vit. A,D,E, K and B-complex including vit C in drinking water(5ml in one litre water)

Hygienic and sanitation of poultry houseDisposal of dead birds by burning /burying with lime powder in pit

FloodsShortage of feed ingredients In case of early forewarning of

floods, shift the birds to saferUse stored feed as supplementDon’t allow for scavenging

Routine practices are followedDeworming and vaccination against RD

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placeStoring of grain like maize,bajra, jowar, broken wheat/ riceetc

Culling of weak birds

Drinking water Protect the stored water fromcontamination

Use water sanitizersOffer hygienic drinking water


Health and disease management In case of EFW, add antibioticpowder(Terramycin/Ampicilline/Ampiclox etc., 10g in one litre)in drinking water to prevent anydisease outbreak

Prevent water logging around the shedsProvide proper drainage facility to clearstagnated waterAssure supply of electricity by generator orsolar energy or biogasSprinkle lime powder to prevent ammoniaaccumulation due to dampnessSanitation of poultry house

Sanitation of poultry houseTreatment of affected birdsDisposal of dead birds by burning /burying with line powder in pitDisposal of poultry manure to preventprotozoal problemSupplementation of coccidiostats in feedVaccination against RD

CycloneShortage of feed ingredients In case of EFW, shift the birds

to safer placeStoring of grain like maize,bajra, jowar, broken wheat/ riceetc Culling of weak birds

Use stored feed as supplementDon’t allow for scavengingProtect from thunder storms

Routine practices are followed

Drinking water Protect the stored water fromcontamination

Use water sanitizersOffer hygienic drinking water


Health and disease management In case of EFW, add antibioticpowder in drinking water toprevent any disease outbreak

Sanitation of poultry houseTreatment of affected birdsPrevent water logging around the shedsAssure supply of electricitySprinkle lime powder (5-10g per square feet)to prevent ammonia accumulation due todampness

Disposal of dead birds by burning / deepburying with lime powder in pitDisposal of poultry manure to preventprotozoal problemSupplementation of coccidiostats in feedVaccination against Ranikhet Disease

Heat wave

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Shelter/environment management Provision of proper shelter withgood ventilation

In severe cases, foggers/watersprinklers/wetting of hanged gunny bagsshould be arranged in the shedDon’t allow for scavenging during mid day


Health and disease management Deworming and vaccinationagainst RD and fowl pox

Supplementation with house hold grainProvide cool and clean drinking water withelectrolytes and vit. CIn hot summer, add anti-stress probiotics indrinking water or feed


Cold waveShelter/environment management Provision of proper shelter

Arrangement for broodingAssure supply of continuouselectricity

Close all openings with polythene sheetsIn severe cases, arrange heaters in the shedDon’t allow for scavenging during earlymorning and late evening


Health and disease management Deworming and vaccinationagainst IBD

Supplementation with house hold grainSanitation of poultry houseSprinkle lime powder (5-10g per square feet)to prevent ammonia accumulation due todampness


a based on forewarning wherever available2.5.3 Fisheries: Not applicable

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