Crop Health Alert
This bi-weekly bulletin serves as an alert system, providing information on the occurrence, magnitude, severity level, and duration of stress conditions experienced during crop seasons. It specifically highlights the presence of moisture stress and distinguishes it from other types of stress. The bulletin aims to keep farmers and stakeholders informed about the prevailing conditions and their impact on crops, enabling them to make informed decisions and take appropriate measures to mitigate the effects of stress on agricultural productivity.
- Description
- Coverage: Entire India
- Output Format : Map & Statistics at sub district units
- DISSEMINATION MODE: Call Centres of UPL Ltd.
An NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index), NDWI (Normalized Difference Water Index), and MVCI (Modified Vegetation Condition Index) based product offers a comprehensive assessment of crop vigor, particularly when vegetation is experiencing stress. This product utilizes AWiFS (Advanced Wide Field Sensor) satellite imagery, which is available at a 5-day interval and provides a spatial resolution of 56 meters. The combination of these indices and the timely availability of satellite images allows for real-time monitoring of vegetation health, enabling stakeholders to track changes in crop vigor and promptly address any stress-related issues.