Biomasse Biomass production analysis report for 2023 in the Sahel 01/11/202301/11/2023Biomass production generally close to normal in the Sahel region of West AfricaAbove-normal biomass production in southwest Mauritania, along the northern border of Senegal and the three-border region, and in Burkina FasoVery low biomass production on the northern edge of the Sahelian stripVery low biomass production in the Lake Chad basinNegative biomass production anomalies in coastal countries, particularly in BeninHigh vulnerability in the northern border strip of the SahelSecurity context severely hampering the mobility of herds and access to pastures and water resources in the Central Sahel, which adds to restrictions on mobility towards coastal countries, particularly towards Benin and TogoReport downloadable here
Biomasse Biomass production analysis report for Chad in 2023 31/10/202331/10/2023Faible production de biomasse en zone sahélienne et bonne en zone soudanaiseBest biomass production recorded in Chari Baguirmi, Guéra, south-east of Hadjer Lamis and the province of SalamatBiomass production deficit across the entire Sahelian strip from Kanem in the west to the two Enedi in the east on the border with SudanPastoral lean season 2023/2024 early and difficult for livestockProspect of an early and difficult pastoral lean season in 2024 with increased transhumance movements towards the southern provinces and neighbouring countries Cameroon and the Central African RepublicPossibility of conflicts related to resource sharing during transhumanceLocust invasion in crops and part of the pastures of the western Sahel provincesFragile security context accentuated by the Sudanese crisis which impacts the eastern provinces of the countryReport downloadable here
Biomasse Biomass production analysis report for Senegal in 2023 31/10/2023Rainy season generally close to normal in SenegalNormal to slightly deficient biomass production across the whole of SenegalGood biomass production on the northern edge of the country, particularly in PodorLocally deficient biomass production in the livestock reception sites of Tambacounda and KaffrineBiomass production down compared to 2022Increased vulnerability compared to 2022, especially in the Louga and Diourbel regionsReport downloadable here
Biomasse Biomass production analysis report for 2023 in Niger 31/10/2023Rainy season generally unfavorable to the regeneration of pastoral resources in the NigerAverage to deficient biomass production across the majority of the pastoral stripBiomass production is generally in deficit in the Diffa region, in the south-eastern areas of Tillabéri (Abala, Filingué, Ouallam) and north of Tahoua (Tassara, Tillia, Tchinta); in Agadez (Ingal and Aderbissinat); north of Zinder (Tesker and Tanout), north of the Maradi region (Dakoro and Bermo)Exposure to vulnerability of the far north of the pastoral belt of the regions of Tahoua, Zinder, the Diffa region as well as the pastoral areas of AgadezAnimal mobility disrupted by insecurity, particularly in the regions of Tillabéri, northern Tahoua, southern Maradi and Diffa, to which are added recurring thefts of herds.Difficult economic context in the face of an agro-pastoral lean season made more difficult by soaring food pricesDifficult economic context aggravated by the effects of the series of sanctions following the coup d’état of July 26, 2023Report downloadable here
Biomasse Biomass production analysis report for 2023 in Mauritania 31/10/202331/10/2023Rainfall figures generally close to the average in MauritaniaRainfall breaks recorded in the Wilayas of Gorgol, Guidimakha and 2 Hodh (El Chargui and Gargi)Good to very good biomass production in the west and the center-southwest of the country (Moughataa of Trarza, Keur Macène, Méderdra, R’kiz in the Wilaya of Trarza and Moudjeria and Tichit in Tagant)Slightly negative biomass production in the center of Hodh El Gharbi in the north of TagantBiomass production deficit in the northern and eastern parts of Hodh Ech Chargui, Tagant, Inchiri and NouadhibouProspects of an early and difficult lean season, particularly in eastern MauritaniaReport downloadable here
Biomasse Biomass production analysis report for Mali in 2023 31/10/202331/10/2023Démarrage précoce de la saison des pluies avec une mauvaise répartition dans le temps et l’espaceInsufficient biomass production in the northern part of the countrySlight deficit in biomass production in the localities of Nara, Kayes and MénakaSlight surplus of biomass production in the central regions of Mopti and SégouIncrease in security incidents in the regions of Ménaka, Gao, Timbuktu and MoptiMobility hindered in central and northern regions by armed groupsDifficult humanitarian access in the northern part of the countryFood and fuel prices soarImposition of blockades on main roads and continued disruption of economic activities in the northern part of MaliReport downloadable here
Biomasse Biomass production analysis report for 2023 in Burkina Faso 31/10/2023Rainy season generally positive but also marked by floodsBiomass production above normal at national levelBiomass production above normal across the entire pastoral zone and in the regions hosting transhumant herds: La Boucle du Mouhoun, Cascades, SouthwestDifficult security context, particularly in pastoral areas, limiting access to resources and marketsDifficult economic context due to the security context limiting the movement of Burkinabé breeders to border countries such as Togo and BeninReport downloadable here
Biomasse Sahelian biomass production analysis bulletin at rainy mid-season 2023 22/09/202316/12/2023Rainfall situation ranging from average to good across most of the Sahelian beltOccurrence of rainfall breaks and dry spells observedBiomass production near average levels throughout West Africa and the SahelGood biomass production in the southern region of Mauritania up to the northern border of SenegalBiomass production ranging from average to above normal in the three-border region, except for the Tillabéri zone in NigerLow to very low biomass production across the entire northern fringe of the Sahel in areas with very low productionIrregular growth, early decline, and low to very low biomass production in the Lake Chad region (Chad) and eastern NigerLow biomass production along coastal countries, with some localized good production in NigeriaFavourable end of the rainy season expected across the entire SahelProbability of limited vulnerability for livestock breedersReport downloadable here
Biomasse Analysis bulletin of biomass production in the Sahel at mid-season of the 2023 wintering season 22/09/202322/09/2023Situation pluviométrique moyenne à bonne sur la quasi-totalité de la bande sahélienneRainfall breaks and dry spells observedBiomass production close to average across West Africa and the SahelGood biomass production in the southern area of Mauritania up to the northern border of SenegalAverage to above-normal biomass production in the tri-border region, except for the Tillabéri area in NigerLow to very low biomass production across the entire northern fringe of the Sahel in areas of very low productionIrregular growth, early stalling and low to very low biomass production in the Lake region (Chad) and eastern NigerLow biomass production in coastal countries, with good production located in Nigeria.End of rainy season expected to be favorable across the SahelLikelihood of limited vulnerability for breedersDownload the newsletter here
Biomasse Vegetation stock analysis report for the 2023 dry season in Senegal 16/03/202316/03/2023Vegetation cover in the dry season generally positive across Senegal, result of good biomass production during the 2022 winter seasonLow vegetation cover in the north and westVery good to good vegetation cover in the center, east and south, particularly the southwestPositive vegetation cover anomalies observed in the center, east, northeast and part of the center-eastNegative vegetation cover anomalies located in the departments of Kanel, Ranérou, Tambacounda, Koumpentoum, Koungheul, resulting from bushfiresDownload the report here