Nigeria has satisfactory crop condition on a level comparable with recent years in about 50 percent of the country, mostly in the northern Sahelian parts. Main maize producing areas in Plateau, Kaduna or Bauchi suffered poor condition particularly in August; this occurred somewhat earlier (July) in more southern areas. The situation improved but remained generally poor in September. Below average output is likely.

Figure 3.4 Crop condition Nigeria

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