Alert note on the situation of biomass production in Mauritania at mid-season 2026 14/10/202614/10/2026 Biomass production in mid-season 2026 returns to 85% of the reference average, after two seasons with a large surplus. The agropastoral provinces of the south and southeast, which concentrate the bulk of the national livestock, are the most affected: Guidimakha, Gorgol, Assaba, Hodh Chargui, and Hodh El Gharbi. Brakna (65%) and Tagant (59%) are also of concern. Risk of early reduction of pastures, concentration of herds and tensions around water and fodder resources during the 2026-2027 dry season, particularly in Hodh Chargui. Download the note in French here