11 August 2009 - In large parts of the Rift Valley Province, yields are expected to be 17% lower than the 5 years average due to drought, with local reductions of up to 35%. Compared to the yield of 2008, a reduction of about -7% is foreseen.
Reduced yields are foreseen in agricultural regions of Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi. In Uganda the growing season has been favorable and better than last year (+4%). In Tanzania the drought was moderate, currently normal to slightly lower yields than last year (-3%) are expected at national