CAPE VERDE:
Rains started on 20 July on the main producing islands. The
first significant rains were registered on 20 and 22 July on Santiago island,
20 to 22 July and 30 July on Fogo island and 21 July on Brava island. The
weather remained dry on Santo Antao and San Nicolau islands. These first
rains allowed planting and germination of maize on Santiago and Fogo islands.
Maize production in 1996 was particularly poor, which may cause problems
of seed availability in some areas.
