Biomasse Biomass production analysis report for Senegal in 2024 31/10/202406/12/2024Abnormal rainy season, alternating with above-average rainfall totals and dry spells in SenegalDeficit biomass production across the whole of Senegal, particularly in transhumant transit and reception sitesVulnerability index is neutral over a large part of the country but has improved compared to the previous yearVulnerability index is positive in certain areas of the pastoral regions of the country (Saint Louis and Louga & Matam)Report downloadable hereData downloadable here
Publications Multi-sectoral surveillance bulletin on the regions of Timbuktu and Taoudenni in Mali – July-August-September 2024 30/10/202430/10/2024Good rainfallLate start to the agricultural campaign in certain localitiesIncreased threat of flooding of village irrigated areas due to the high flooding of the Niger RiverRelative calm in the phytosanitary fieldState of the dewatered pastures judged sufficient to very sufficient in Timbuktu and average to fair in TaoudenniFlooding of certain bourgoutières in the Timbuktu regionRelatively calm epizootic situationHerds are in very good condition in Timbuktu and passable in TaoudenniAnimal watering conditions are good in Timbuktu and passable in TaoudenniRice price increase7,129 internally displaced persons (IDPs) registered in Timbuktu and 6,204 in TaoudenniDownload the newsletter here
Biomasse Biomass production analysis report for 2024 in Chad 29/10/202406/12/2024Normal to excess rainfall across the territoryAverage to good biomass production across the countryGood to very good biomass production in the Sahelian part in the regions of Barh-El-Gazel, Batha and Ouaddaï, Ennedi East and West, Hadjer Lamis, Kanem and Wadi FiraDeficit biomass production recorded in the south of the country in Logone Oriental and Occidentale, a large part of Mayo Kebi East and West, Tandjilé and Mandoule Prospect of a normal and less difficult pastoral lean season in 2025 for the north, but probably early for the southComplex security context in the far north and west of the countryReport downloadable hereData downloadable here
Biomasse Biomass production analysis report for Mali in 2024 25/10/202406/12/2024Excess rainfall over most of MaliNormal to late start of the rainy season with poor distribution in time and spaceGood biomass production in the large northern and central part of the countryNormal to significant deficit in biomass production in a large part of the south, center and west of the countryVery significant deficit in biomass production in the north of the Goundam and Timbuktu circlesUnfavorable security situation for breeders with cattle being kidnappedReport downloadable hereData downloadable here
Publications Pastoral Monitoring Bulletin for Niger – August-September 2024 25/10/202425/10/2024Good availability of pasture,Water availability very satisfactory.Thousands of animals lost in floodsSeveral cases of suspected animal diseasesHigh grain prices in monitored marketsTDE terms of trade still unfavorable to breedersDecline in cases of animal theftPersistent insecurity, particularly in the regions of Tahoua, Tillabéri, Maradi and DiffaDownload the newsletter here
Biomasse Biomass production analysis report for 2024 in Niger 25/10/202406/12/2024Rainy season very favorable to the regeneration and development of pastoral resources on the NigerSurplus biomass production across all pastoral areasThousands of animals lost in floods caused by heavy rainsAnimal mobility disrupted by insecurity, particularly in the regions of Tillabéri, northwest Tahoua, south Maradi and Diffa, to which are added recurring animal thefts.Difficult economic context for breeders, faced with a pastoral lean season made harder by soaring food pricesReport downloadable hereData downloadable here
Biomasse Biomass production analysis report for 2024 in Mauritania 23/10/202406/12/2024Normal to excess rainfall balance with extreme phenomenaOverall positive biomass production in MauritaniaRainfall breaks in pastoral and agropastoral areasExistence of some pockets of biomass production deficit in Hodh El Chargui, Brakna, Trarza and AssabaFlooding in Hodh El Chargui and the southern regions (Gorgol, Guidimakha and Trarza)Exposure to vulnerability in the Wilayas of Tagant, Inchiri and Dakhlet-NouadhibouReport downloadable hereData downloadable here
Publications Pastoral Surveillance Bulletin for Burkina Faso – August-September 2024 18/10/202418/10/2024Favorable grazing situationAverage to good livestock conditionAbnormal livestock movementsObstruction of livestock mobilityRise in the price of cerealsFalling livestock pricesTerms of trade for male goats for sorghum unfavorable for breedersDownload the newsletter here
Publications Pastoral Surveillance Bulletin for Senegal – August-September 2024 15/10/202415/10/2024Medium to high livestock concentrationSufficient to very sufficient pasture resource conditionsWater resource conditions very sufficient to sufficientOverall good condition of small and large ruminantsIncrease in prices of animals and cerealsSuspicion of reported cases of illness: runny nose, distomatosis, parasitism, diarrhea, anteretoxemia, lungsTerms of trade for male cattle for millet and rice still favorable to breedersDownload the newsletter here
Publications Pastoral Surveillance Bulletin for Mali – August-September 2024 11/10/202411/10/2024Pasture availability sufficient to very sufficient Average livestock concentration at most sentinel sitesVery sufficient water availability Goat-millet trade terms very favorable for livestock farmers in the central and southern parts of the country Livestock theft reported at 21.21% of monitored sentinel sites Download the newsletter here