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Abundant and well-distributed rains in September favoured crop development. Following abundant and well distributed rains in August, precipitation decreased during the first dekad of September but remained above normal in the western and eastern regions. Rains were particularly abundant across the country during the second dekad. Although decreasing from levels received in the previous dekad, substantial rains were registered during the last dekad in the southern region. Cumulative rainfall is above normal and soil moisture reserves are sufficient for satisfactory crop development. Rice transplanting in swamps is almost completed.
A joint FAO/CILSS Crop Assessment Mission is scheduled from 11 to 15 October
to estimate the 1999 cereal production.
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