Steady May-September rains remain favorable for cropping activities across much of the Sahel and Gulf of Guinea countries.However, a lack of rainfall throughout many parts of central Nigeria in July may reduce water resources and impede the crop development.
While many regions in the Greater Horn have been experiencing long-term drought conditions, parts of eastern Ethiopia and central Somalia saw an increase in precipitation in the last week, alleviating dryness and replenishing water resources.
Farmers plant paddy in a field in the northern Indian city of Mathura July 18, 2008. India expects a good harvest of rice, corn and soybean this year, helped by good ...
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