Harvest prospects are favourable reflecting regular and well-distributed
rains in July and August. Following above normal rains in late July, rains
decreased somewhat in early August. They improved significantly during the second
dekad of August notably in the centre where they were abundant. Precipitation
remained widespread and above average in late August and early September. Satellite
images for the first week of August indicate that significant rains were received
in the south and the centre. Cumulative rainfall as of late August was generally
above last year's level and above normal. Crops are developing satisfactorily
in all agricultural zones. Early harvests of millet have started in Zinder region.
Pastures are abundant reflecting good rains in the pastoral zones. Grasshopper
and other insect infestations are reported in several departments; treatments
have been undertaken locally. No Desert Locust activity is reported.
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