Middle East: Moisture arrives for winter planting

Recent updates to the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) weekly weather and crop bulletin provide crucial information about weather conditions and their effects on crops in the Middle East, with a particular focus on Turkey. In the west of the country, rain has contributed to improving soil moisture levels, thus favoring the establishment of winter wheat and barley crops. Data indicates that moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, ranging between 10 and 65 mm, hit the Western Anatolian Plateau region and neighboring areas. See more information about the climate in Agrotempo This increase in soil moisture is positive news for farmers preparing for the winter season. However, it is important to note that high temperatures, ranging between 30 and 38°C, continue to sustain high rates of evapotranspiration. This means that despite rainfall, soil moisture loss is still a concern, especially in areas where rainfall has been ...