Harvesting of Groundnut Started in Parts of Gujarat
As forecasted by WeatherSys in its report of September 16 (www.weatherindia.net/weatherReport_16sep.jsp),
Gujarat has received 3-4 days incessant rainfall over its several
districts. After a long dry spell, this
rainfall proved to be savior for Kharif
crop in the State. Obviously, deficient or no rainfall during 5-6 weeks at critical
plant growth stages like flowering and pod formation will affect the yield of
Groundnut in the state. Gujarat has received normal accumulated rainfall (502.5
mm) till date and about 15 percent (76.1mm) rainfall occurred during 17 to 23
September 2015 (IMD).
We at
WeatherSys monitor crop growth vis-à-vis the actual weather and weather
forecast on day to day basis. We also gather ground information on the status
of the crop and associated weather in major growing districts. In this report, we have collected ground
information of Groundnut crop status in several districts of Gujarat.
In
Rajkot, Groundnut harvesting has commenced.
Due to deficient rainfall at the time of plant growth, farmers are
expecting low production as compared to last year. However, the district
received moderate rainfall during last 10 days. During next seven days, weather
is expected to be hot and dry with clear sky in the district.
Graph produced by metGIS_Agro®
depicting ingestion of real time updated weather data with crop physiological
data and ideal weather requirements of the crop.
In Jamnagar,
Groundnut crop is at maturity stage. The crop is good in health as insect munda
has been controlled. Harvesting of GG-2 variety of Groundnut is expected to
start after 15 days. The district
received moderate rainfall during last 10 days. Weather is expected to be hot
and dry with clear sky during next seven days.
In Bhavnagar, the crop is at
maturity stage and its harvesting is expected to commence in mid-October. Moderate
rainfall occurred over many places in the district during last 10 days will
prove beneficial for the crop. However, Small seed size in groundnut is being
reported which will affect the total production. As per meteogram generated by
using metGIS_Agro®, no rainfall is expected during next seven days and weather
is likely to be hot and dry.
Meteogram
produced by metGIS_Agro® showing actual weather data for last 10
days and forecast for next 7 days including soil temperature and ET. Rainfall
for last 120 days is also available if clicked with specific crop.
In Porbandar, Groundnut crop is at seed formation
stage. Presently, farmers are applying
appropriate irrigation in their fields. Fortunately, rainfall during 19-20 September
have recharged the groundwater tables and eased the water availability for
irrigation. Harvesting in the district is expected to start during 3rd
to 4th week of October. No rainfall is likely over the district
during next seven day and weather is expected to be hot and dry.
For a
comprehensive report on other major Groundnut growing districts, please visit
our website www.weatherindia.net
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