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
Publications Bimonthly bulletin of pastoral surveillance in the Sahel August-September 2023 31/10/202331/10/2023Download the newsletter here
Mauritanie Mauritania Pastoral Surveillance Bulletin – August-September 2023 31/10/202331/10/2023Installation of wintering at agropastoral sitesSatisfactory pasture and water resourcesHigh concentrations of livestock in strategic pastoral areasImprovement of the animals’ body conditionFall in the price of livestock feedGoat-for-sorghum terms of trade unfavorable for breedersReporting cattle theftsSuspicion of cases of vitamin deficiency and animal diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease, pasteurellosis, peste de petits ruminants at the sitesDownload the newsletter here
Publications Multi-sectoral surveillance bulletin on the Timbuktu and Taoudénni regions of Mali – July-August-September 2023 27/10/202328/11/2023Poursuite de la campagne agricole 2023-2024Relative calm in phytosanitary conditions in the Timbuktu regionDisruption of the supply chain leading to an unusual increase in the price of food and non-food productsLack of rainfall causing losses of sown areas and degeneration of pasturesCondition of dewatered pastures rated average to fair in Timbuktu and fair to poor in TaoudénniRelatively calm epizootic situation in both regionsHerd body weight considered average to fair in Timbuktu and fair in TaoudénniAnimal watering conditions favorable in Timbuktu and passable in TaoudénniIncrease observed in the price of ricePopulation displacement not assessed in the region of Taoudénni and Timbuktu due to insecurityDownload the newsletter here
Publications Pastoral Monitoring Bulletin for Niger – August-September 2023 26/10/202327/10/2023Good availability of pastoral resourcesWater resources generally satisfactory with the filling of surface water points Massive inter-zone movements in search of pastures Satisfactory condition of the animalsSlight decrease in the number of animal theftsIncreased insecurity and conflictFall in prices of goats and sheep Rise in grain pricesFalling terms of trade for male goats for millet still unfavorable for breedersDownload the newsletter here
Publications Pastoral monitoring bulletin for the Ferlo agropastoral zone in Senegal – August-September 2023 18/10/202318/10/2023High concentration of livestock in the Louga and Tambacounda regionsReturn of the transhumantsOverall good condition of small and large ruminantsSufficient pasture and water resourcesIncrease in cases of cattle theftSlight drop in livestock and grain pricesTerms of trade for male cattle for millet or rice favorable to breedersIsolated cases of suspected diseases (Enterotoxemia, parasitosis, distomatosis)Download the newsletter here