THE GAMBIA:

Rains started in the east in early June. First rains have been registered in the east and parts of the centre in early June where thay permitted land preparation and first early plantings. Planting will progress to the centre and the west in the weeks ahead following the onset of the rains.

Following a record harvest in 2000, seed availability is adequate for cereals.

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.