National Agro-meteorological Committee (NAC) Advisory: Strategies for Farmers for the Spring and Early Summer
Above normal temperatures are expected, and above normal rainfall is anticipated for north-eastern half of the country during spring and early summer. With the above forecast in mind, the following strategies are recommended:
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