The rainy season has started on time in the south and the centre. First showers in late March in the south-east, significant rains were registered during the second dekad of April in the south-west and the centre-south. Precipitation decreased in late April but improved and progressed northwards and remained widespread in May. The weather remained mostly dry in the north. Land preparation and planting of millet and sorghum is now underway in the south, the west and the centre.
The availability of seeds may be limited in some areas following poor harvests
in 2000 in several provinces. No pest activity is reported.
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