Reflecting these good rains, crop conditions remained generally satisfactory. Pastures were generally abundant. Grasshopper attacks have been reported in the north and centre-north and treatments have been undertaken. The 2000 cereal production is estimated at 1.072 million tonnes which is about 14 percent above average. Following two successive bumper harvests, the overall food situation is satisfactory.
Markets are well supplied.
The price of millet and sorghum decreased following harvest while the price of rice remains stable.