CAPE VERDE:
First significant rains in late July permitted wet plantings of maize.
Following first rains in high areas of Mosteiros during the second dekad of July,
more widespread rains were registered in the southern islands (Santiago, Fogo
and Brava islands) on 24-25 and 29-30 July. A shower also reached part of Santo
Antao island on 24 July. These first rains allowed planting of maize to begin
on the main islands. Crops are now emerging. Seed distributions have been undertaken
in the producing areas.
