MAURITANIA:

Seasonably dry conditions prevail. Planting will start following the onset of rains in June/July. Dry plantings may be underway in the south-east.

Seed shortages are expected following the 2002 poor harvest and the current critical food situation in the country. No significant pest activity has been reported.

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Satellite Images (Cold Cloud Duration for the last three dekads)

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Page with graphics of the evolution of Cold Cloud Duration average values over various zones of the country and compared to 1989-1995 average values.