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Report on Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Schemes
31-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
Uttar Pradesh, a crucial contributor to India's agricultural output, faces challenges in ensuring consistent irrigation due to factors like variable rainfall and a growing population. To address these concerns, the state government implements various irrigation schemes.
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WRMS's crop advisory service to Mentha Crop farmers in Uttar Pradesh showed significant positive outcomes
05-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
In the Barabanki region of Uttar Pradesh, farmers toiling to cultivate Mentha, a high-value crop, encountered numerous challenges. From nutrient deficiencies and unseasonal rainfall to persistent pest issues, their path to success in farming was covered with obstacles.
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Normal monsoon this year holds potential for agriculture sector, says FSII chief
16-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Rainfed farms in India occupy about 51 percent of the country's net sown area, therefore, monsoon rains are of utmost importance and benefit. Rainfall has a direct impact on agriculture since water is an essential input for farm production.
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Increased rainfall very likely along West Coast from July 9
07-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
As per the weather forecast bulletin of India Meteorological Department (IMD), due to strengthening of southwest monsoon over Arabian Sea, enhanced rainfall activity is very likely along the west coast from 9 July 2021.
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Excess irrigation over northern India shifting monsoons towards northwest risking agriculture
06-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Climate researchers have discovered that excess irrigation over northern India shifts the September monsoon rainfall towards the north-western part of the subcontinent increases widespread weather extremes over Central India. These meteorological hazards expose vulnerable farmers and their crops to risks of failure.
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Climate change likely to affect agricultural productivity in Maharashtra, says Institute for Sustainable Communities
30-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Climate analysis predicts mismatch in rainfall and temperature patterns with crop phenology: Soybean, Cotton, Wheat and Gram crops at risk finds Institute for Sustainable Communities study across three major regions of Maharashtra.
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Rainfall very likely over central & adjoining east India during next 3 days and increase in intensity & distribution thereafter
01-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
The National Weather Forecasting Centre/Regional Meteorological Centre, New Delhi of the India Meteorological Department (IMD)
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NCDEX introduces nation’s first monsoon index
16-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
India's leading agricultural commodity Exchange, National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) has launched two national-level rainfall-based indices that would track the systematic rainfall movement in the country.
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This year rainfall in India is most likely to be normal, says IMD
02-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) today issued the second stage of Long Range Forecast Update for the 2020 Southwest Monsoon Rainfall.
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Second Advance Estimates of Production of Foodgrains, Oilseeds and other Commercial Crops for 2019-20
19-Feb-2020 - 0 Comments.
The 2nd Advance Estimates of production of major crops for 2019-20 have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare today. The cumulative rainfall in the country during the monsoon season (June to September, 2019) has been 10% higher than Long Period Average (LPA).
