In most cocoa-growing regions of Côte D’Ivoire, heavy rains last week revived hopes of a good mid-crop after a long dry spell.
The dry season which runs from November until March is now coming to an end, but despite starting with a good level of precipitation, the following months were especially dry, causing concern among farmers.
Now the hope is that the rains continue through to April, encouraging the cocoa plants to raise the yield.
Rain levels in several Cocoa growing regions have been in the 70mm + level, a significant increase from the average of around 20-22mm
In Cameroon meanwhile, Climate42 report this week:
The Manyu division in Cameroon has experienced air humidity levels well above the infamous 2015-2016 harmattan season. That said, overall levels remain slightly below-average, which indicates a slightly stronger-than-average harmattan season.
