Growing conditions remained mostly favourable despite excessive rains in August in some areas. Rains in August were abundant and widespread. Soil moisture reserves are excessive in some areas, but so far overall crop development is satisfactory. Early crops are maturing while late plantings are at flowering stage. More rain is needed up to mid-September for late crops to mature in the Sudanian zone.
Pastures are abundant countrywide.
The overall pest situation is calm. Prices of cereal are decreasing in rural areas as producers are selling stocks, anticipating a good harvest this season. May. Well distributed rains occurred in June and the first two dekads of July. Crop prospects at the end of August were above normal. The overall food supply situation is satisfactory.