2023-07-10 08:40:00
Wintering is timidly settling in the Kolda region with the rainfall recorded in recent weeks. The Departmental Director of Rural Development invites farmers to sow before July 15th.
“This year’s rainfall situation is lower than last year. On average in the department of Kolda, we have a water height of 188 millimeters. At the Kolda post, we have an accumulation of 206 millimeters, in the space of eight (8) days. Unlike the Dabo post where 137 millimeters are recorded, in five (5) of rain,” explains Yaya Dieng.
He adds: “Since the start of the rainy season, agricultural producers have been working to sow, but unfortunately the rain had made a small dry break. This meant that producers might not continue to sow. Currently, with the resumption of the rains, we advise producers to act quickly and sow groundnuts of the 69-61 variety, which is a long cycle, before next July 15”.
Indeed, the Departmental Director of Rural Development informs that the inputs are available in the department of Kolda. “For peanuts, we had 2,335 tons of seeds. Everything is set up and sold to producers. And we had a 100% session. The fertilizer is starting to come. We received hybrid maize; the department of Kolda received 25 tons. There are also nearly 300 tonnes of rice that we have received”.
According to the president of the producer organizations of the Kolda region, the agricultural policy has succeeded in Fouladou, thanks to the efforts provided by the State of Senegal to support the farmers.
“Sincerely in Kolda, the agricultural policy has succeeded. Macky Sall is supporting the producers of Fouladou. We are very satisfied with the President of the Republic, for the establishment of quality seeds at our disposal”, declares Mamadou Kandé.
The head of producer organizations in the Kolda region is pleased with the 180 tractors received and other agricultural equipment. In Kolda, it is said, all the provisions are taken by the competent authorities to ensure a good agricultural campaign. The introduction of inputs is effective in the region and distribution operations are proceeding normally.
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