HIGHLIGHTS

• February month is generally characterized by lower precipitation across the country, which leads to lower soil moisture content.

• These dry conditions dry conditions will have minimal impacts on crop production since land preparations are just underway in only few areas.

• This month represents a potential risk for animal disease (i.e., FMD), especially in Southern Uplands.

• Desert Locust Control Center (DLCC) reported the presence of mature adults and hopper groups around the southeast coast of the country. Nevertheless, the situation was relatively calm for the first 2 dekads (10 days) of February 2024.