Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Nashik Farmers Advised on Crop Management During Dry Spell
Farmers in Nashik, India, are getting advice on how to take care of their crops during a dry and cool weather period.
The weather will be clear or partly cloudy for the next five days, with temperatures between 12 and 30 degrees Celsius.
Experts say this is a good time to manage crops like summer vegetables and Rabi sorghum.
They suggest planting summer vegetables like okra and bitter gourd after January 15, 2026, and giving water to Rabi sorghum at a specific stage to get better harvests.
The dry and cool weather is expected to help farmers get good yields if they follow these tips.
Nashik district will experience a dry spell from January 8-12, 2026, with clear to partly cloudy skies and temperatures ranging from 12-30°C.
No rainfall was recorded in the past week (December 31, 2025 - January 6, 2026), with average maximum temperatures of 27.5-28.5°C and minimum temperatures of 6.4-12°C.
Farmers are advised to plant summer vegetables like okra, cluster beans, bitter gourd, and ridge gourd after January 15, 2026, for favorable growing conditions.
For Rabi sorghum, irrigation at the boot stage (50-55 days after sowing) is recommended, with the potential for a 20% yield increase if two irrigations are possible.
Agricultural experts believe the current dry and cool weather is favorable for effective crop management and obtaining good yields.
- Who
- Farmers in Nashik district, India
- What
- Advisory on crop management during a dry spell
- When
- January 8-12, 2026 (forecast period), with recommendations for planting after January 15, 2026
- Where
- Nashik district, India
- Why
- To optimize crop yields and manage crops effectively during favorable weather conditions
- Location
- Nashik district, India
- Duration of Dry Spell
- 5 days (January 8-12, 2026)
- Temperature Range
- 28-30°C (max), 12-15°C (min)
- Wind Speed
- 5-8 km/h
- Recommended Planting Time for Summer Vegetables
- After January 15, 2026
- Critical Irrigation Stage for Rabi Sorghum
- Boot stage (50-55 days after sowing)
- Potential Yield Increase with Proper Irrigation
- Up to 20%