Expert Advisory Details

Advisory for farmers cultivating Peas, Pigeon Pea, Wheat and Barley crops

FIELD PEA- In mid-hills sowing of field pea should be done in irrigated condition while in low hills sowing should be followed in unirrigated condition.

PIGEON PEA- In valley and low hills harvesting of the mature crops should be done and separate the seeds after drying it for 2-3 days. In mid-hills, light irrigation should be given.

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.