Advisory
Season-by-season advice
Simple guidance for each part of the farming year.
Summer
Kharif sowing (Apr–Jul)
Cotton, rice, maize and sugarcane. Prepare land well and check seed quality before sowing.
Summer
Kharif care (Jul–Oct)
Scout cotton twice a week for whitefly and pink bollworm. Watch rice for stem borer.
Winter
Rabi sowing (Oct–Dec)
Wheat, gram, mustard and berseem. Timely sowing of wheat adds yield.
Winter
Rabi care (Jan–Mar)
Control weeds in wheat early and watch for yellow rust in cool, humid weather.
All year
Water management
Irrigate at key crop stages and level your fields to save water.
All year
Soil health
Test your soil every few years and balance fertilizer to what the soil needs.