MALI:

The growing season has started in the south. The first significant rains were registered in the extreme south in April. They progressed northwards and were above normal during the first and second dekads of May but decreased during the last dekad. However, precipitation was generally adequate in May and satellite imagery indicates that rainfall improved during the first dekad of June. Land preparation is underway and first planting of millet and sorghum has started in the south. Pastures have started to regenerate.

Seed availability is adequate following the 2001 good harvest. The pest situation is calm although isolated Desert Locusts and groups of grain-eating birds were reported in a few places during the first dekad of May.

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.