Status of Wheat Sowing in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is among
top four wheat producing states. Presently, average temperature in the state
are ranging around 33oC which are expected to drop significantly
during last week of November. Wheat sowing normally starts when temperature come
down to around 23oC to 25oC. High temperature affects wheat
germination adversely. 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 Wheat sowing status in several districts of
Madhya Pradesh.
In Gwalior, farmers are
planning to commence wheat sowing from fourth week of November when temperatures
are expected to drop a few degrees. Most
popular varieties in the district are DBW-71, Pusa-372, HD-2967, HD2985 and
Sarbati Sonara. Presently, temperature in the district is around 32oC
which is the main reason of late sowing alongwith less soil moisture.
In Shivpuri, wheat sowing is likely to
begin after November-end. Mostly, farmers grow HD2009, KWR-108, Lok-1 and
Sharbati Sonara varieties. Temperature in the district are ranging around 30oC
and it is expected to cool down during fourth week of November. The meteogram
suggests no rainfall during this week.
In Hosangabad,
sowing of wheat is expected to start during mid-November. Varieties like GW322,
GW273 are popular among farmers.
Currently, temperature are around 32oC which is expected to
come down upto 27oC from fourth week of November. WeatherSys
predicts no rainfall during next seven days.
In Vidisha, wheat sowing has started from last week of October.
Mostly, farmers are preferring varieties like HI-1544 (Purna), Sharbati Sonara.
Light rainfall on 28th and 29th October has improved the
soil moisture but the temperature are still persisting around 31oC
and it is expected to drop little more during fourth week of this month.
In Ujjain, farmers has started sowing
wheat from mid-October despite high temperature. Farmers are preferring
varieties like Lok-1, Purna and some Pusa varieties. Presently, the district is witnessing temperature
around 33oC. During last week of November, the temperature are
expected cool down few degrees.
In Harda,
wheat sowing has started from mid-October and farmers are preferring varieties
like GW322 and GW273 for sowing. Temperature in the district are ranging around
34oC which is likely to drop few degrees during last week of
November. As per meteogram generated by using metGIS, no rainfall is expected
during next seven days.
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 Shajapur,
wheat sowing has started from last week of October. Most popular varieties
among farmers of the district are Lok-1, GW322, etc. Presently, temperature is
ranging around 32oC which is expected to drop down during last week
of November. As per meteogram, no rainfall is likely over the district during
next seven days and weather is expected to remain warm and dry.
For a
comprehensive overview on major crops and their districts, please visit our
website www.weatherindia.net
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