Chickpea Sowing Begins in Rajasthan
Rajasthan is among
top four Chickpea (Chana) growing states.
During this Rabi Season, about 14.5 lakh ha area is targeted by the
State Government under Chickpea cultivation of which about 3 to 4 % has been
achieved till 26th October.
In 2014-15 Season, Chickpea acreage in the state was 12.56 lakh ha. WeatherSys
predicts day temperatures in the state to be between 30oC to 36oC
during next seven to ten days while soil moisture is lacking. 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 Chickpea sowing
status in several districts of Rajasthan.
In Bikaner, farmers have started Chickpea sowing from third week of
October. Farmers are mostly growing Rajseed, Gangaur (GNG1581) varieties of
Desi Chickpea. There has been no rainfall from last 10 days and no rainfall is
expected during next seven days. However, weather is likely to be pleasant with
mostly clear sky.
In Jhunjhunun,
Chickpea sowing has started from third week of October. Mostly, SML 668 and 662 varieties are popular
among farmers. Day temperature in the
district are ranging from 26 to 32oC. There has been no rainfall from last 10 days.
The meteogram suggests no rainfall during next seven days.
In Nagaur, Chickpea sowing has started
from third week of October. Gangaur (GNG1581) is among popular varieties of
Chickpea among famers of the district.
Presently, day temperature in the district are around 30oC
and will remain same during next seven to ten days. There has been no rainfall
from last 10 days. WeatherSys predicts
no rainfall during next seven days.
In Sikar,
sowing of chickpea is expected to commence from mid-November. Farmers mostly
grow Desi varieties of Chickpea. Day temperature in the district is ranging
from 26 to 31oC. There has been no rainfall from last 10 days. The meteogram suggests no rainfall during
next seven days and weather is likely to be cool and dry.
In Ganganagar, farmers are planning to
start Chickpea sowing from second week of November. Temperature is gradually
becoming suitable for germination. Light rainfall recently brought down the
temperature and significantly increased soil moisture. As per meteogram, no rainfall is expected
during next seven days.
In Chittaurgarh,
Chickpea sowing is likely to begin from November-beginning. Farmers of the district mostly prefer Desi
varieties. Temperature in the district dropped to 26oC. However, soil moisture is less than what is
ideally required. As per meteogram generated by using metGIS_Agro, no rainfall
is likely over the district during next seven days and weather is expected to
be cool 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 Churu, Chickpea
sowing is expected to commence from second week of November. Mostly, farmers
grow desi varieties of Chickpea. Slowly,
temperature is coming down in the district as there was light rainfall
yesterday. During next seven days, no rainfall is expected and weather is
likely to be cool and dry days with clear sky.
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major crops and their districts, please visit our website www.weatherindia.net
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