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Promotie S.M.D. Agoungbome
Promotie S.M.D. Agoungbome: Analysis of the dynamics of the onset of the rainy season in relation to crop productivity in West-Africa.
Recent shifts in climate conditions have disrupted rainfall patterns in the Sudanian region of West Africa, causing local farmers to struggle with adjusting their farming strategies. This has led to the phenomenon known as the 'false onset' or 'false start' of the rainy season, which is characterized by erratic rain events at the beginning of the season, followed by intermittent dry spells of various lengths. Given that farming in the region is predominantly rainfed, and seasonal rainfall patterns largely guide planting decisions, traditional sowing strategies need to be reconsidered given these changing conditions. This research aims, therefore, to analyze the impact of changes in the dynamics of rainfall patterns in West Africa on crop yield for rainfed agriculture. Specifically, it will examine the effect of several different sowing strategies on crop yield using a crop simulation model.
