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DRUPPELS COME RAIN OP OR DIE SHINE DAK •••
How is the season progressing ?
THE CUMULATIVE RAINFALL FOR JULY 2016 TO END OF MARCH 2017 RAINFALL AS % OF THE LONGTERM CUMULATIVE RAINFALL
THYS GROBBELAAR SENIOR GRAIN ANALYST , SENWES GRAINLINK
RAINFALL THIS SEASON The traditional Senwes area was fortunate this season as far as rainfall is concerned . The total area has received more than the long-term average rainfall to date . The central area in particular received much more than the long-term average and water damage has been suffered in certain central areas . However , the south-western part of the traditional Senwes area of operation received less rain than the rest of the area . A very good crop is expected .
Very little rain was received in March and the largest part of the Senwes area received less than the long-term average , particularly the western areas . During a crop tour it became evident that crops in certain areas need more rain . Should rain not be received , yield losses can be expected in places . However , the crop looks promising in general .
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MARCH 2017 RAINFALL AS % OF THE LONGTERM MARCH RAINFALL IN THE TRADITIONAL SENWES AREA
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