Continuing and regular rains in August favoured maize development. During the first dekad of August, regular rains were registered in Santiago and Fogo islands. From the second dekad, all agricultural islands received substantial rains (149 mm in São Nicolau and 145mm in Santo Antão). Rains remained abundant and well distributed over the whole country during the third dekad. Soil moisture reserves are adequate in most areas. Maize is elongating in humid zones of Santiago and Fogo islands while it is emerging in the arid zones.
Following increasing grasshopper and army worm infestations in Santiago (Tarrafal) and Fogo islands, treatments against larva infestations have been undertaken in several areas. Pastures have developed in highland zones but remain insufficient in coastal areas.
