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Analysis of vegetation condition (vigor) indicated
by satellite-derived vegetation index (NDVI) further supports that growing
conditions improved due to better weather in the north. Seasonal NDVI increased
throughout the northern growing areas in comparison to average conditions
over recent years (1997/98-2000/01). Central and southern Iraq, however,
do not appear to have experienced similar improvement
Source: USDA /FAS/PECAD.