Wheat in Rajasthan : A Status Update

Rajasthan contributes about 9 percent of area and production of wheat in India with average yield of 3175 kg/ha (GOI, 2015). According to state government, till 17th December wheat has been sown in about 25.68 lakh ha area which is 80 percent of targeted 32 lakh ha area for this season. During last Rabi season, 33.18 lakh ha area was under wheat cultivation in the state. Relatively warmer winter this year has not only impacted the acreage of the crop but the prospect of yield are also depressed as higher temperature could lead to early maturity of the crop. The weather has also been unusually dry and crop in rainfed-area is expected to be adversely affected due to moisture stress. No significant rainfall is expected during next week.  

In this report, we have collated the information generated by our metGIS and field level information in several districts of Rajasthan. 

In Alwar, the growth index of wheat is 1133 when sown during 46th week of the year and it indicates good crop growth. As per the field information, the crop is about 2 months old and is healthy.  Varieties like WH711 and Raj-1482 are popular among farmers. At least two irrigation has been given to the crop since sowing. The relative humidity has been between 55 and 74 percent during the growing period.  Currently, maximum temperature is around 25oC and minimum temperature is around 10oC. The district has not witnessed any significant rainfall from last one month. WeatherSys predicts no rainfall during next seven days. 

In Baran, wheat growth index is 1399 when sown during 44th week of the year. However, as per the ground information, many farmers commenced sowing in late November and December beginning. Lok-1 is among popular varieties in the district. The crop is in good state and at least two irrigation has been given to the crop. The RH has been between 60 to 76 percent during growth period. Presently, day temperature is ranging around 26oC and night temperature is around 11oC.  There has been no significant rainfall from last one month. As per the meteogram, no rainfall is expected during next seven days and weather is likely to be cool and dry. 

In Bharatpur, good wheat crop is illustrated by the growth index of 1169 when sown during 46th week of the year.  Farmers have irrigated the crop in the interval of 21 and 45 days after sowing. The RH during the growth period has been between 58 and 77 percent. At present, the max temperature is around 25oC and min temperature is around 10oC. During next seven days, no rainfall is expected and weather is likely to remain cool and dry. 

In Chittaurgarh, the crop sown during 44th week of the year has growth index of 1484 which depicts good crop growth. As per the field information, most of the farmers have started sowing during mid-November. The crop has been irrigated at least two time since sowing and no disease or pest reported till now. The RH during the growth period has been between 68 and 77 percent.  Currently, day temperature is around 26oC and night temperature is around 13oC. The weather is expected to remain cool and dry without any rainfall. 

In Jaipur, the growth index of wheat is 1195 when sown during 46th week of the year.  It indicates good crop growth. As per the ground information, the sowing has started during mid-November.  Most preferred varieties are Raj 4037 and C-306. No disease has been reported as of now. The RH during the growth period has been between 52 to 77 percent. Presently, max temperature is around 28oC and min temperature is around 12oC. Max and Min, both the temperature are 4 to 7 degrees higher than normal.  During next seven days, no rainfall is expected and weather is likely to remain cool and dry with clear sky. 

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