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In East Africa, poor Belg outcomes are expected in north and central Ethiopia, and conditions are mixed for main season cereals in most areas due to delayed and erratic rains.
In West Africa, planting and development of main season cereals is underway, and there is concern in some Sahelian areas experiencing delayed rains and in conflict-affected areas.
In the Middle East & North Africa, wheat harvesting is nearing completion under mixed conditions due to drier and hotter than normal seasonal outcomes in some areas.
In Southern Africa, harvesting of main season cereals is now complete, and many countries are expecting improved prospects compared to last year’s El Niño-induced drought outcomes.
In Central & South Asia, wheat harvesting continues under mostly favourable conditions, except in rainfed areas of Afghanistan, and dry concerns remain for spring wheat development.
In Southeast Asia, rice planting conditions are mostly favourable, except in Brunei where dry conditions are resulting in water shortages and planting delays.
In Central America & the Caribbean, enhanced rains in June improved prospects for maize crops but resulted in planting delays for beans.