Agromet Bulletin March 2025

Bulletin

In the coming month of April 2025, Moist conditions are expected to be better in quantity and distribution in most areas of the country receiving Belg rainfall than in the previous two Belg months, which is expected to develop favorable conditions for agricultural activities in Belg growing and rain benefiting areas. In particular, since the beginning of March, the areas that have been receiving moisture on consecutive days will available the water needs of early-sown Belg crops and perennial plants that are in different stages of growth, and the expected moist conditions in the south and southeastern parts of the country will be beneficial for semi-pastoral areas such as Borena and Guji, for sowing seeds, and for providing pasture and drinking water for animals. In addition, it is recommended that those who have started agricultural activities late in the Belg season for various reasons and who are considering the expected moisture conditions for sowing long-term crops should make preparations in advance to use sufficient resources.