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Drip Scheduling Advisory for Mustard Under Water-Scarce Blocks

By Dr. Meena Agarwal · Jun 22, 2026

KVK advisory for flowering-stage irrigation on sandy soils when canal rotation is delayed.

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Crop Advisory Irrigation & Water Management Mustard · RH-749 Drip Irrigation

Water management · flagship focus

Irrigation method Drip Irrigation

Water source Canal

Conservation practices

Drip Irrigation Mulching Farm Pond

Crop Mustard

Variety RH-749

Growing season Rabi

Climate zone Arid

Soil type Sandy

Drought

Country India

State Rajasthan

District Bikaner

City/Town/Village Nokha

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Crop Growth Stages

Irrigation Systems

Target audiences

Farmers Agriculture Students General Public

Crop Advisory Mustard Drip Irrigation Water Management

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Background

Mustard on sandy loam in Nokha block faces canal gaps during critical flowering.

Problem

Delayed irrigation causing flower drop and pod setting failure across 200+ ha.

Method Used

Recommend 2-hour drip cycles every third day at 4 L/hour emitters; avoid midday runs.

Results

Pilot farmers retained 85% pod set vs 60% on flood-check plots.

Challenges

Power cuts disrupt evening schedules; farmers need shared genset roster.

Recommendations

Mulch immediately after last weed control; group buy diesel for backup pumping.

Location information

Where this content is relevant

City Specific

Bikaner, Rajasthan, India

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Author bio: Farmer and SoilnWater agriculture contributor sharing practical field experience.
Agriculture Share Type: Crop Advisory
Agriculture Category: Irrigation & Water Management
Country: India
State: Rajasthan
District: Bikaner
City: Nokha
Agriculture Climate Zone: Arid
Agriculture Soil Type: Sandy
Agriculture Enable Knowledge Exchange: Yes
Agriculture Enable Crop Doctor: Yes
Agriculture Crop Name: Mustard
Agriculture Crop Variety: RH-749
Agriculture Growing Season: Rabi
Agriculture Irrigation Method: Drip Irrigation
Agriculture Water Source: Canal
Agriculture Weather Impact: Drought
Agriculture Poll Question: Which irrigation method do you use for mustard?

#Crop Advisory #Mustard #Drip Irrigation #Water Management

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Which irrigation method do you use for mustard?

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Sprinkler

Flood

Rainfed

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Author: Dr. Meena Agarwal

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