Reflecting regular and well-distributed rains since July, crops are developing satisfactorily. Following erratic and below average rains until late June, which necessitated replantings in most regions and shortened the growing season, precipitation has improved significantly since July with regular and better distribution. Reflecting these favourable growing conditions, coarse grains are developing satisfactorily. However, due to the erratic start of the rainy season, stages of development vary greatly in the regions and are generally late compared to normal years. In the east, cereals are generally emerging, while in the west and centre they are in the elongation/flowering and heading stages. In the north they are in the tillering/elongation stages. Due to the delayed rains and initial dry conditions, rains will need to continue to October to allow crops to reach full maturity.
The pest situation is reported to be calm.
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