– Rain: Only 22.9 mm (less than an inch) of precipitation was accumulated during week 32 at the source. Quite a dramatic change from the previous four weeks!
– Temperature: Minimum temperature remained stable at 23.1°C (73.6°F), but the average for the week increased to 27.1°C (80.1°F) – 0.7°C higher than last week. Soil temperatures also increased to 26.4°C (79.5°F). In contrast to the four preceding weeks, this one we had clear blue skies! The solar radiation was intense most of the week, while relative humidity decreased to 85 %.
– Observations: After four continuous weeks of heavy precipitation, our climate made a change for the better and turned relatively dry. The month of August is usually a transition month between one of our rainy periods and the short dry period between September and October. During this break in the weather, our farms intensify fieldwork and get ready for the rainiest and coolest time of the year that usually begins in November and extends through January. All of our NDF harvest is now complete and we expect volumes to stabilize until we peak prior to the year-end Holidays. We encourage all to promote during the next two months as quality will be optimal and volumes stable!