Ten Days Agromet bulletine 11-20 October 2024

Bulletin

In the coming third dekad of October 2024, the moisture condition is likely to have a relative strength over south and south-eastern parts of the country where Bega is second rainy season will create favourable conditions for the water needs of Bega crops over Borena and Guji highland parts and insure the availability of pasture and drinking water to improve animals feeds and fodder as well as regeneration of natural and artificial ponds. The enhanced moisture will have a good opportunity to collect and store rainwater. Moreover the expected enhanced moisture over western half of the country will have positive contribution to satisfy the daily water need of not yet fully matured existing Meher crops which are found at different phenological stages. Besides, it would have significant contribution for the production of pulse crops and oil seeds which planted at the end of the season with residual moisture that need complete growth, perennial plants and to improve the availability of pasture and drinking water particularly over the south-western portion of the country. On the other hand, the expected occasional unseasonal rain to prevail over some parts of North and South Wollo, Arsi, north, East, West Shewa, south and southeast Tigry Meher producing areas of the country over seasonally dry sectors in areas where crops are ready to harvest of the country would have negative impact on harvest and post-harvest activities. Thus, harvest and post-harvest activities should be undertaken on time in order to avoid unnecessary harvest and post-harvest loses. Moreover, the expected unseasonable rainfall would favor the occurrence of crop pests and disease. Therefore, farmers are advised properly and regularly visit their farm fields for monitoring pest and diseases for proper precaution should be undertaken ahead of time to minimize loses.