Expert Advisory Details

Advisory for farmers cultivating Wheat, Barley and Lentil crops

WHEAT- In hills (below 1700 m), sowing of wheat varieties like VL 719, VL 804, VL 802, HS 240 and HD 2380 should be done in the second fortnight of this month.

BARLEY- In unirrigated condition, sowing of barley crop could be done in the second fortnight in low and mid hills. Sowing should be done by keeping in view the weather forecast.

LENTIL- Sow lentils in low altitude areas under irrigated condition and mid hills areas under irrigated condition in the second fortnight of this month.