April-2018
(Monthly Agrometeorologicals)
In general, during the month of April 2018 rain bearing meteorological phenomena was strengthening in amount and distribution over much of Belg rain benefiting and Belg producing area of the country. This situation might have positive impact on moisture requirement of different Belg and long cycle Meher crops found at various phases of growth, perennial plants, general agricultural activities, improve pasture and drinking water availability in pastoral and agro pastoral low land areas. Besides, the observed heavy rainfall particularly southern half and some parts of eastern half of the country might have positive impact on the ongoing Belg agricultural activities normally moisture deficit areas and water harvesting where that can be used in time of deficit