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Cyclone "Michaung" may make landfall b/w AndhraPradesh – North TamilNadu coast with highest probability near Nellore

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  Image Source: Multi Model Ensemble Model A Well-marked low-pressure area formed over South East Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify further into a Depression by today evening. It is predicted to move towards West Northwest direction for next 2 days. This depression is likely to intensify further into a Deep Depression by tomorrow over South-East and adjoining South-West Bay of Bengal. There have been 2 different predictions: As per ECMWF forecast, this system should intensify and move closer to North Tamilnadu and South AP coast by 02nd December. Hence, it will hit North Chennai as a Deep Depression in coming 2 days and cross coast near South AP and moving northward. If this happens, many areas of Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Puducherry, Coastal Andhra Pradesh shall receive extremely heavy rainfall in coming 2-3 days. Whereas, GFS is taking a recurve by passing through the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and taking it to North Bay of Bengal.   According to BKC Aggregators predicti
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September Showers- Bringing Hope to the Soybean Farmers

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A shadow of worry descended on farmers of soybean as a prolonged brutal drought has affected soybean crop, leaving them parched for moisture. The dry spell had an irreplaceable damage on soybean crops, by affecting their growth and production. Madhya Pradesh being the highest producer of Soybean in the country, has faced up to 50% loss from the early sown crop. Excess heat and prolonged droughts has led to discolouration of the leaves and reduced quality of the seeds. Apart from the deficient rainfalls, soybean crop is also damaged by Yellow Mosaic Virus, which is a severe disease. Pest like semi looper and tobacco caterpillar are also a serious problem in soybean crop.  However, September month has witnessed a light-moderate rainfall over soybean growing regions, which is a great relief to the soybean farmers who had sown late, but will delay the harvest and decrease the quality of pod.   Sowing area: This year, sowing area of soybean has increased by 1.3%, sown in total of 12
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Late Season Monsoon-Bringing Smile on Farmer's Face

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  Image source:  https://imdpune.gov.in/prediction.php The Cyclonic Circulation moving towards Odisha, forecast very heavy rains over Odisha, and moderate rainfalls in adjoining regions Gangetic West-Bengal and Coastal Andhra Pradesh.   Paddy Farmers in Odisha must uptake some serious drainage practices, removing excess water from the field,   by keeping drain end open as there is possibility of submerged situation in low land. There may be chance of Wilting and Root rot in vegetable like Tomato, Chilli and Brinjal due to heavy rains. Madhya Pradesh may see moderate showers for rest of the season, sudden wilt in Cotton could happen. Soybean farmers in MP are advised to harvest the early maturing varieties immediately after the 90% pods have turned yellow. Bihar is anticipated to receive light-moderate rainfalls in some regions, but it might receive less widespread rains. Sowing of September sown Arhar varieties like Pusa -9, Sharad etc. with seed rate 25-30 kg/ha is advised for pulse f
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Late Season Monsoon-Bringing Smile on Farmer's Face

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Image source:  https://imdpune.gov.in/prediction.php The Cyclonic Circulation moving towards Odisha, forecast very heavy rains over Odisha, and moderate rainfalls in adjoining regions Gangetic West-Bengal and Coastal Andhra Pradesh.   Paddy Farmers in Odisha must uptake some serious drainage practices, removing excess water from the field,   by keeping drain end open as there is possibility of submerged situation in low land. There may be chance of Wilting and Root rot in vegetable like Tomato, Chilli and Brinjal due to heavy rains. Madhya Pradesh may see moderate showers for rest of the season, sudden wilt in Cotton could happen. Soybean farmers in MP are advised to harvest the early maturing varieties immediately after the 90% pods have turned yellow. Bihar is anticipated to receive light-moderate rainfalls in some regions, but it might receive less widespread rains. Sowing of September sown Arhar varieties like Pusa -9, Sharad etc. with seed rate 25-30 kg/ha is advised for pulse far
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Rejuvenation of Monsoon: Brings back hope for farmers

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  Rejuvenation of Monsoon: Brings back hope for farmers The development of EL Nino has created a weak Southwest Monsoon for India this year, causing near heat waves conditions in Aug.   It affected Agriculture by increased evapotranspiration and reduced soil moisture. High day temperatures wilted already sown crops and delayed sowing of crops awaiting good rains.   EL Nino has affected Tobacco sowing and cultivation this year. In Andhra Pradesh, tobacco is sown in the months of Aug-Sep, and in Karnataka, from April-May. The deficient rainfalls have caused delayed sowing in Andhra Pradesh, and affecting the nurseries of tobacco in Karnataka. However cyclonic circulation in the Bay of Bengal is bringing in some ray of hope. In Andhra Pradesh, districts such as East Godavari, Kakinada, Eluru, Prakasam and Nellore may get welcome showers, if the Low Pressure Area in Bay of Bengal persists.      Rainfall forecast for next 6 days in tobacco growing regions are likely to be as u
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Tobacco in Andhra Pradesh-Victim of Climate Change

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  A concerning situation has been observed playing out in Andhra Pradesh over the past 20 days, as there is a dramatic decrease in the precipitation, which might have an impact on the local Agriculture and economy. As Andhra Pradesh is the highest producer of tobacco in the country, the complex interaction between the scanty rainfall and its affects on tobacco cultivation has particularly come into lime light. The future of the tobacco sector is at risk as a result of the climate change, this 2023. Let us discuss the complexity of this situation and possible repercussions for the tobacco industry.   Precipitation patterns in Andhra Pradesh, 2023: Andhra Pradesh receives its rainfall majorly from the South-West Monsoon, arrives generally in the month of June, influencing the weather in the northern part of the state and North-East Monsoon, that usually enters the state in October, affecting the southern part. The rainfall in past few days, at the major tobacco growing districts of
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Unearthing the Ripple Effect: Exploring the 2023 Decline in Pulse Sowing and its Impact on Prices - Potu Ujwala

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The dynamics of pulse farming have changed recently, with substantial ramifications for both domestic consumption and global trade. The decrease in the sowing area devoted to the cultivation of pulses has emerged as a major worry for the year 2023. This decrease has been linked to a variety of variables, including climate abnormalities and evolving farming techniques.   Effect of Uneven/Heavy rainfalls on sowing percentage of pulses 2023 The amount of pulses sown has been significantly impacted by the uneven and heavy rainfalls that have occurred this year throughout India. Karnataka's sowing percentage has dropped to 16.99%, significantly reducing the state's overall yield of pulses. Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra's sowing areas have been reduced to 10.58% and 14.58%, respectively, which has had a severe impact on the output of all pulses. Rajasthan's sowing area has climbed by 4.40%, which is encouraging, but Uttar Pradesh's sowing area has decreased by 3.70
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