NIGER (11 September)
Harvest prospects are generally favourable, reflecting adequate growing conditions since July. In spite of localized heavy rains and floods damaging crops in the Tillabéri and Zinder regions, crops are generally developing satisfactorily, and overall harvest prospects are favourable. Harvesting of early millet, beans and groundnuts has started in the Diffa, Dosso and Maradi regions, improving food supply and lowering prices. Crops are in various stages of development vary according to planting dates in the regions. Pastures are abundant, reflecting good rains in the pastoral zones. The overall food supply situation is satisfactory.