Ten Day Agromet Bulletin 11-20 August 2025

Bulletin

In the upcoming third dekad of August 2025, various parts of Ethiopia are expected to experience different levels of soil moisture that will have both positive and negative implications for agricultural activities. Western, northwestern, northeastern, eastern, and central parts of the country are likely to receive moderate to heavy soil moisture, while southern and southwestern areas will experience light to moderate moisture. This situation will benefit the water needs of various Meher crops and permanent plants at different stages of development, improve the supply of pasture and drinking water for pastoral and semi-pastoral areas in the east and northeast, and create favourable conditions for collecting and harvesting rainwater. On the other hand, in the west, southwest, northeast, and central parts of the country, where above-normal rainfall is expected and repeated wet conditions are observed, crops at different stages of growth may be negatively affected by the occurrence of flash floods. In areas where heavy rain is expected, which are vulnerable to flooding and prone to waterlogging, farmers and relevant bodies should work together to remove excess water from crop fields. They should prepare canals to divert floodwater and take proper precautions to prevent damage to crops and livestock. Additionally, there is a possibility of landslides and cracks in sloping areas, so it is necessary to move communities away from the areas prone to landslides. In terms of crop protection, the increased excessive moisture may create favourable conditions for the growth of weeds and crop pests. Therefore, relevant bodies should regularly inspect farms, remove weeds in a timely manner, and apply herbicides and pesticides as advised by agricultural experts.