Kharif Maize in Bihar: Low Production Expected
Maize cultivation in both Kharif and Rabi seasons alongwith its
fertile soil makes Bihar one of the major Maize producing state in India. During 2013-14, total area under maize was
estimated 0.75 m ha in Bihar (GOI). Bihar has received 72 percent of normal
rainfall during this Monsoon Season. This rainfall deficiency had imposed risk
on Kharif maize production especially in rainfed areas. Recent rainfall would
not prove beneficial for the crop as most of the farmers have already started
harvesting.
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 Maize crop status in
several districts in Bihar.
In Samastipur,
farmers are harvesting their maize crop. Mostly high yielding hybrid varieties
have been preferred by the farmers. But, lower yield is expected this year due
to water deficiency and early maturity in Kharif season. Maize grain price is about Rs. 1500/qntl in
nearby mandies. There has been no significant rainfall from August-end to mid-September.
The district has received moderate rainfall during last 48 hours. Light rainfall is likely over the district during
next two days.
In Bhagalpur, maize harvesting has commenced 15 days ago. Farmers are expecting lower production as
compared to previous Kharif season. The district has witnessed 20 days dry
period during August-end to mid-September. There was moderate rainfall during
last two days which would prove beneficial for crop in some places where late
sowing was done. As per meteogram generated by using metGIS_Agro®, light to
moderate rainfall is expected during next two days. Weather is likely to be hot
and dry with clear sky on subsequent five days.
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 Katihar, harvesting of maize has commenced. No incidence of pest or
disease has been reported in the district.
Rainfall deficiency during critical crop growth stages has affected the yield
of the crop. There has been moderate
rainfall during last 48 hours in the district.
WeatherSys predicts light to moderate rainfall during next two days and
hot and dry weather with clear sky on subsequent five days. For a comprehensive report on other major maize
growing States, please visit our website www.weatherindia.net
Likely
Distribution of Rainfall on All India Basis
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