Crops are developing satisfactorily reflecting widespread and regular rains. Following generally well distributed and regular rains, crops are growing satisfactorily and no crop stress is reported. Irrigated rice is now being transplanted in the Office du Niger zone and the Baguineda area while field preparation is continuing in the Office Mopti and S gou irrigated areas.
Pastures are generally good.
Grain eating birds are reported in the Office du Niger and treatments have been undertaken. Low numbers of Desert Locusts may be present in the Adrar des Iforas. Small scale breeding is likely to occur in areas of recent rainfall. Legend Page with graphics of the evolution of Cold Cloud Duration average values over various zones of the country and compared to 1989-1995 average values.