Good distribution of rainfall being witnessed in Gash Barka region

– The big rainy season that has been late to start has now began from the end of July with good distribution and that farmers are fully engaged in agricultural activities, explained Mr. Abubeker Osman, head of Agriculture Ministry in the region.

Barentu, 18 August 2013- The big rainy season that has been late to start has now began from the end of July with good distribution and that farmers are fully engaged in agricultural activities, explained Mr. Abubeker Osman, head of Agriculture Ministry in the region.

He further indicated that there was plan to cultivate 240 thousand hectares of land but due to the late coming of the rainfall so far 150 thousand hectares has been cultivated. He also indicated that crops that have been previously sown are in good condition.

With regards to the condition of livestock in the area, Mr. Abubeker pointed out that the delay of the rainfall had created some concerns among the farmers, and that the beginning of the rain fall has alleviated the concern.