From the second dekad, rainstorms and floods caused crop damage in N Jau and Sare Sofi. In the other Divisions, well distributed and above normal rains benefited crop development. Weeding is the major farm activity in August. No significant pest infestation has been reported so far. The overall food supply situation is satisfactory following above-average cereal production in 1998.
Markets are generally well supplied.
However, some areas where millet production was poor remained vulnerable. Growing conditions are satisfactory so far. Rainfall was well distributed and above normal from the second dekad of June to mid-July, favouring crop development. Rains decreased notably thereafter during the short dry season. Army worm infestations were reported in the Upper East region, threatening millet and sorghum.