RAINFALL ANALYSIS FOR PRODUCTION OF MILLET (PENNISETUM GLAUCUM (L.) R. B.) IN MAIDUGURI - NIGERIA.
S: ETHAN, B. BAB ABE
Abstract
The probability analysis of rainfall in Maiduguri
was performed by Markov chain model using daily and decade rainfall values for
a period of 20 years (1977-1996). The analysis which is primarily intended for
agricultural planing in this area has brought out some interesting results.
Planting of millet in this region is possible by the first decade of July for
a variety of 90 days. The probability of occurrence of two consecutive dry decades
in July and August is between 0 and 14 %.
Excessive rainfall of more than 300 mm may be expected in one out often years
in the month of August.
Key words:
Rainfall, Millet, probability of dry spells, Maiduguri,
Nigeria.