Patchy rain has not helped the main crops much in most parts of the country. The crops still need more rain, especially in the north.
Conex says there is less rain than normal in more places now. The rain has been uneven, and dry air higher up has not let it combine.
Some high areas have had the most rain, but crops have been hurt, especially in the north of Mashonaland. There will be less maize because of pollination problems, and burnt tobacco will not be as good.
The Department of Conservation and Extension made a report for the two weeks up to February 2. It says the fields and grass are different in different places. But there is not enough grass everywhere.
In some places, the grass is drying up. It needs rain. There may not be enough grass for winter in some areas. There is enough water for now. But rivers are low for this time of year. Some small dams in the north have no water left.
Conex says there is less rain than normal in more places now. The rain has been uneven, and dry air higher up has not let it combine.
Some high areas have had the most rain, but crops have been hurt, especially in the north of Mashonaland. There will be less maize because of pollination problems, and burnt tobacco will not be as good.
The Department of Conservation and Extension made a report for the two weeks up to February 2. It says the fields and grass are different in different places. But there is not enough grass everywhere.
In some places, the grass is drying up. It needs rain. There may not be enough grass for winter in some areas. There is enough water for now. But rivers are low for this time of year. Some small dams in the north have no water left.
