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BULLETIN METEOROLOGICAL BULLETIN MONTHLY AGRO----METEOROLOGICAL MONTHLY AGRO BULLETIN BULLETIN METEOROLOGICAL METEOROLOGICAL MONTHLY AGRO MONTHLY AGRO Vol.

4 Issue 3 June 2015 OVERVIEW OF CONDITIONS FOR JUNE 69.6mm on the 22nd.

Similar to Canefield, the first 2 weeks of the month was relatively dry.

Farmers reported much drier conditions during the first two weeks than the last two.
During the dry period, water availability on farms was low and a number of farmers, especially on lower elevations, carried water to their farms for irrigation and livestock husbandry.

Many crops that were transplanted during the early part of the month showed signs of wilting.

There were reports of farmers losing their entire crop.

An acre of dasheen was completely lost on one such farm in the lower elevations of the central region.
From qualitative data on tree crops production, mango flowering and fruit set were higher than average.

Melon and passion fruit production were also prolific.

Vegetable production was below average and farmers reported aphids and fungal problems.

Open grazing animals pasture was limited and in some cases these animals faced stressful conditions.

Cut and carry pasture was the method employed by livestock farmers attempting to minimize the stress levels on their cattle, goats and sheep.
An upsurge in tick population in animals was observed as weather conditions favored their life cycle.

There was a reduction in infestation levels of Black Sigatoka for the period.
2015 HURRICANE NAMES: Ana, Bill, Claudette, Danny, Erika, Fred, Grace, Henri, Ida, Joaquin, Kate, Larry, Mindy, Nicholas, Odette, Peter, Rose, Sam, Teresa, Victor, Wanda 1 Figure 1 Daily rainfall at Canefield and Douglas-Charles Airports Parameter Canefield Airport Rainfall Total 30 year normal Wet Days (≥1.0mm) 59.8mm 106.6 to 198.8mm 9 Douglas-Charles Airport 132.4mm 132.0 to 229.0mm 12 Temperature 30 year average Maximum Temperature Minimum Temperature Relative Humidity Maximum wind gust Average daily sunshine hours 29.5°C 29.1°C 33.8°C (2nd) 28.1°C 28.5°C 31.7°C (2nd) 22.6°C (10th) 22.0°C (22nd) 61% 74km/h - 73% 67km/h 7hrs 12mins Table 1 Monthly weather parameters Canefield Airport recorded 59.8mm of rainfall which is way below-normal.
The month’s highest daily rainfall total was 18.6mm recorded on the 21st during the passage of a tropical wave from the 21st to 22nd.

This is the 3rd consecutive month of below-normal rainfall.

Impactful drought conditions exist in the area.

This can be extended to communities northwards on the west coast.

Just about normal rainfall, 132.4mm, was recorded at Douglas-Charles.

The highest rainfall total recorded was Vol.
4 Issue 3 June 2015 CLIMATE SUMMARY FOR JULY Parameter Rainfall Canefield Airport Douglas-Charles Airport 251.4mm 237.2mm -highest total 393.3mm (2010) 406.6mm (2010) -lowest total 45.1mm (1994) 57.2mm (1975) Temperature 28.9°C 28.6°C -maximum 34.5°C (1995) 33.2°C (1995) -minimum 20.5°C (1989) 20.7°C (1989/1993) Chance of 5 day dry spell Chance of 10 day dry spell 30% 0% 20% 3% Table 2 Climate summary for July REGIONAL OVERVIEW ON SEASONAL FORECASTS Figure 2 Precipitation outlook for the Caribbean: Jul-Aug-Sep 2015 • Dry conditions are expected to continue towards the end of September.
There is 20% chance of above normal, 35% normal and 45% below normal rainfall amounts • Fewer wet days and wet spells are expected • Air temperature expected to be above normal.

FM: 2nd LQ: 8th NM: 16th nd t th FQ: 24th DROUGHT OUTLOOK Impactful drought concerns exist by the end of September.

Protect your resources, conserve water.

El Nino intensifying; usually results in late start and early end of wet season.
OUTLOOK FOR THE FARMING COMMUNITY Based on the forecast for the dry conditions to persist in some areas: Practice composting.

rainwater harvesting, mulching and Livestock farmers are asked to treat their animals for ticks and other pests and diseases.

Ensure a good supply of water for animals and all water containers must remain mosquito proof.

Tomatoes and peppers should be staked and passion fruit and yams trellises should be firm and reinforced to improve their resilience against strong winds.
Green house farmers should be skilled in removing and replacing their plastic coverings and shade nettings to prevent them from being destroyed in strong wind events.

Bolts on the steel frame should be tightened and fittings on irrigation systems be put in a safe place to prevent loss or damage in case of flooding.

Ensure that you know how to safeguard your investment.

Agromet bulletins from across the region can be accessed via http://63.175.159.26/cami/regional_bulletin.html.
Farmers’ Forum was held in the north-east region on the 18th.

IICA provided capacity building in climate smart agriculture to staff of Agriculture Division.

This bulletin is prepared by the Dominica Meteorological Service with support from the CAMI project and the Ministry of Agriculture.

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