There should also be a marked improvement in the condition of pastures and livestock. Favourable rains continue Good rains have continued to benefit crops across most parts of the country. Only the northern regions of the country are affected by dry conditions. Favourable rains continue to benefit crops across the country, and conditions appear to be about normal. Poor harvest prospects as vuli season comes to an end Dry conditions prevail across most parts of the country, except the north-west and Lake Victoria region.
Farmers face poor harvest prospects as the erratic vuli rainfall season comes to an end.
The dry conditions reported in the southern provinces in our last bulletins have now extended to affect crops in Lusaka, Central and Eastern provinces. Crops are under severe moisture stress in these areas, and rains are desperately needed to avert permanent damage. The dry conditions affecting most parts of the country have persisted from the last two dekads.