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The growing season is starting under favourable conditions. Following generally widespread and regular rains in June, notably during the second dekad, millet and sorghum are emerging satisfactorily in the south while plantings are progressing well in the centre and the north. Cumulative rainfall as of late June is normal to above normal in most meteorological stations. However, precipitation decreased somewhat in early July in the centre. Planting of rice in seedbeds is underway in the irrigated areas along the Niger river.
Pastures are improving, notably in the south. Seed availability is good following
two successive record crops in 1998 and 1999. Low numbers of Desert Locusts
are likely to be present and persist in a few wadis in the Adrar des Iforas
where small scale laying could commence if rainfall occurs.
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