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Improved rains in late June and early July compensated for the very limited precipitation of early June. Following first rains in April in the south-west and the south-east and over the centre and centre-north in May, precipitation decreased significantly in early June over the entire country. Rainfall recovered somewhat during the second dekad of June and became widespread, regular and above normal during the third dekad, notably in the centre and the north. These good rains continued during the first dekad of July over the entire country, except the extreme north were they were more limited and permitted widespread sowing of millet and sorghum in the centre and the north. Crops are emerging satisfactorily in the south and west where, following dry spell in early June, replantings were undertaken late for long cycle varieties (140-150 days) used in these regions. Rains will be needed late in the season.
No significant pest activity is reported. Seed availability is generally adequate
following the 1998 record harvest.
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