The rainy season has started on time. The first significant rains were registered in early April in the south and south-west. They progressed northwards in May and covered almost the entire country during the last dekad. Precipitation was generally above average and cumulative rainfall as of late June was above average in most meteorological stations. Sowing of millet and sorghum is underway in the south, west and south-west. Elsewhere, land preparation is underway.
No pest activity is reported. Seed availability is generally adequate following the 2002 record harvest and seed distribution to returnees and refugees from Côte d'Ivoire under an FAO Emergency Agricultural Assistance Project.
 |
 |
 |
Legend
|
