KVK KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA (FARM SCIENCE CENTRE) KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA Traditional New Technologies Livestock & Poultry Horticulture. Farm Advisory Farming Services.
Protect Your Animals from Heat Stress Provide Shade & Cool Environment Give Clean Drinking Water Frequently Sprinkle Water During Peak Heat Hours.
Ensure Balanced Feeding During Summer Provide Green Fodder & Silage Add Mineral Mixture and Azolla Feed During Cool Hours.
PROTECT YOURSELF IN HOT WEATHER Water & Fluids Daily Sun During Peak Hours (11 AM-3 PM) & Cooling Foods Cotton Clothes & Stay in Cool Places 5. 0000 Watch for Heat Stress Symptoms &.
SUMMER LAND PREPARATION AND SOIL HEALTH MANAGEMENT Incorporate green •manure and green leaf rnanure crops to enhance soil organic rnatter- Ensure proper land preparation for the upcorning cropping season- Carry out one deep ploughing follovved by I —2 harrowings for effective soil conditioning- DEEP PLOUGHING Undertake surnrner ploughing to reduce weed seeds and rnanage pests such as stern borers- Enhance soil tilth for better aeration and irnproved seed gerrnination- Keep the field exposed for 2—3 weeks to achieve rnaxirnurn pest and disease control. LEAVE FIELD EXPOSED WEEKS 1—2 HARROWINGS Good land preparation today leads to a better crop tornorrovv!.
ESSENTIAL FISH FARMING TIPS DURING THE SUMMER SEASON 1. WATER LEVEL & QUALITY MANAGEMENT pH 000 1.5 - 2 meters • Maintain Depth • Frequent Top-ups • Monitor pH 4. VEGETATION & SHADE • Use Controlled Shading (10-15%) • Prevent Algae Blooms • Keep Ponds Clean Freshwater pH 2. CRITICAL OXYGENATION .B:oo•. . AM • • Use Aerators (especially early AM) • Water Agitation • Watch for Gulping 5. HEALTH & STOCKING • Minimize Handling & Stress • Lower Stocking Density • Prevent Infections 3. FEEDING ADJUSTMENTS Cool Morning 0 • Reduce Quantity in Heat • Feed in Cool Times (Early AM/ Late PM) • Avoid Waste 6. QUICK SUMMER CHECKLIST IDEAL ACTION PARAMETER Transparency Maintain 30-40 cm Ammonia Keep close to Zero Liming Use cautiously.
Saravanan, K.P., Dr. Senior Scientist and Head. Prabu, M. Dr. Scientist (Horticulture) Sethupathi, S., Mr. Scientist (Soil Science) Vignaesh, D., Dr. Scientist (Fisheries) Anithasri, M.J., Dr. (Home Science).
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