National Meteorology Agency - k_i_r_e_m_t 2019 s_e_a_s_o_n_a_l a_g_r_o_m_e_t_e_o_r_o_l_o_g_i_c_a_l b_u_l_l_e_t_i

KIREMT 2019 SEASONAL AGROMETEOROLOGICAL BULLETIN (Seasonal Agrometeorologicals)

During Kiremt 2019, the observed good moisture condition throughout the months benefited Meher agricultural activities, availability of pasture and drinking water over pastoral and agro-pastoral areas, without considerable slightly water logging and slight moisture stress observed parts of the country. The computed WRSI for Meher Maize, Barley, Teff and Wheat indicates that Meher rain performed well. It indicates a good prospect for good Meher crop production. The range land index based on WRSI and NDVI computed for Meher 2019 month to month shows good improvement. The situation was highly favourable for availability of pasture and water over pastoral and agro-pastoral areas. Generally with the exception of the observed Moisture stressed at the beginning of the season over some parts of eastern and north eastern parts and crops affected due to heavy fall in some areas the overall situation was favourable for season’s agricultural activities.