ICAR::Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute
Abstract
Not AvailableThis study is an initial attempt to understand the significance of meteorological
parameters in agricultural production and its influence on the agricultural
productivity in Goa region. A statistical analysis of the meteorological parameters
like mean maximum temperature has shown a positive trend during the study period
whereas rainfall over Goa region shows a steady and constant trend over the time
without showing wide variations. Mean annual trend of bright sunshine hours was
found to be negative. However, wind speed and cloudy days in Goa region increased
significantly over the years. These trends would help the farmers to plan in advance
different agricultural practices such as sowing, inter cultural operations, disease,
insect and pest control activities, harvesting, etcNot Availabl