Framers to undertake agricultural activities as per weather conditions in the state

AHMEDABAD: Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University-Hisar scientists are advising farmers to undertake agricultural activities as per likely weather conditions in the state.

As per data received from Meteorological Department, weather conditions in Haryana are likely to change by July 21 with cloudy and light rains to may occur at some places in the state.

During this period the maximum temperature is likely to rise up to 34 and 37 degree celcius and minimum temperature between 25 and 27 degree celcius. The winds may blow at the speed of seven to 12 kms per hour.

The farmers should sow HG-563 and 365 varieties of guar and HHB-67, HHB-216 and HHB-226 varieties of certified bajra if sufficient rainfall occurs for sowing. After rain farmers should undertake hoeing in the narma cotton to conserve moisture. The farmers may also face the scourge of 'tela' in the cotton crop due to moisture in the air and recommended pesticides should be sprayed to control this disease. The farmers should plant paddy where sufficient canal water or tubewell water is available. Farmers could plant early maturing variety of paddy or basmati paddy.