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Agricultural Staples and Livestock Resources in Sub-Saharan Africa

Agriculture plays a vital role in sustaining livelihoods and food security across Sub-Saharan Africa. The region is characterized by diverse agro-ecological zones and farming systems that support a wide variety of staple crops and livestock species. Staple crops provide the bulk of caloric intake for millions, ranging from cereals such as maize and millet to tubers like cassava and yams, while diverse livestock species contribute essential protein, income, and labor. Understanding the main agricultural resources across the region is key to addressing development challenges, improving nutrition, and enhancing climate resilience.

The table below summarizes the key staple crops and major livestock species that form the backbone of agricultural production and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting the region's diverse agro-ecological zones and farming systems.

Staple Crops Common Livestock
1. Maize 1. Cattle (various indigenous breeds)
2. Cassava 2. Goats
3. Rice 3. Sheep
4. Sorghum 4. Camels
5. Millet 5. Poultry (chickens, ducks, guinea fowl)
6. Yams 6. Pigs
7. Plantains 7. Donkeys
8. Groundnuts (peanuts) 8. Horses
9. Sweet potatoes 9. Fish (aquaculture species like tilapia)
10. Beans 10. Bees (indigenous honey bees)
11. Wheat
12. Cowpeas
13. Bambara groundnuts
14. Pigeon peas
15. Fonio
16. Tef
17. Cassava leaves (vegetable)
18. Amaranth (leafy vegetable)
19. Okra (vegetable)
20. Sesame seeds

Comparison of Crop water requirements from different sources

The table below compares the water (mm) required (optimal) for staple crops during the growing season and the minimum accumulated water recommended for planting.

  • Optimal water refers to the range within which the crop grows best, exhibiting peak development and yield.
No. Crop name ECOROP Concern Book by: Sys, C. O., van Ranst, E., Debaveye, J., and Beernaert, F. Paper by: Asseng S, Spänkuch D, Hernandez-Ochoa IM, Laporta J. Minimum recommended for planting
1 Maize 600 mm - 1200 mm 500 mm - 1200 mm(with minimum 300 mm for short-season varieties) 500 mm - 1200 mm (300mm/growing season for short-season varieties)
2 Cassava 1000 mm - 1500 mm 500 - 5000 mm/year with optimal 1400 - 1800 mm/year 500-5000 mm/year with optimal 1400-1800mm/year 1 mm - 3 mm
3 Rice 1500 mm - 2000 mm 800 mm - 1000 mm(Upland rice) 1000 mm - 1500 mm(Paddy rice) > 1600 mm
4 Sorghum 500 mm - 1000 mm 400 mm - 900 mm 400 mm - 900 mm 20 mm
5 Millet 400 mm - 900 mm 250 mm - 700 mm 300 mm - 600 mm 20 mm
6 Groundnuts (peanuts) 600 mm - 1500 mm 400 mm - 1200 mm 400 mm - 1100 mm
7 Beans 500 mm - 2000 mm 500 mm - 1200 mm 400 mm - 500 mm

Comparison of Crop temperature requirements from different sources

The table below compares the temperature (ºC) required (optimal) for staple crops during the growing season and the soil temperature recommended for planting as needed for germination.

  • Optimal temperature refers to the range within which the crop grows best, exhibiting peak development and yield.
No. Crop name ECOROP Concern Paper by: Asseng S, Spänkuch D, Hernandez-Ochoa IM, Laporta J. Book by: Sys, C. O., van Ranst, E., Debaveye, J., and Beernaert, F. Soil temperature required for planting
1 Maize 18 ºC - 33 ºC 18 ºC - 32 ºC 17 ºC – 24 ºC 18 ºC - 32 ºC 16 ºC - 18 ºC
2 Cassava 20 ºC - 29 ºC 22 ºC - 33 ºC 17 ºC – 24 ºC 12 ºC - 35 ºC
3 Rice 20 ºC - 30 ºC 24 ºC - 30 ºC 17 ºC – 24 ºC 24 ºC - 36 ºC
4 Sorghum 27 ºC - 35 ºC 23 ºC - 31 ºC 17 ºC – 24 ºC 21 ºC - 32 ºC at least 17 ºC
5 Millet 25 ºC - 35 ºC 25 ºC - 30 ºC (30 ºC - 35 ºC in West Africa) 16 ºC - 32ºC at least > 12 ºC
6 Groundnuts (peanuts) 22 ºC - 32 ºC 24 ºC - 30 ºC) 22 ºC - 28 ºC
7 Beans 16 ºC - 25 ºC 21 ºC - 26 ºC (20 ºC - 28 ºC at germination) 17 ºC – 24 ºC 18 ºC - 30 ºC (15 ºC - 20 ºC optimum and > 15 ºC for germination) 20 ºC - 28 ºC

Synthesised summary

  • Optimal (Opt) temperature refers to the range within which the crop grows best, exhibiting peak development and yield.
  • Optimal (Opt) water refers to the range within which the crop grows best, exhibiting peak development and yield.
  • Sensitive (Sens) limit refers to the critical level or threshold, either too much or too little, beyond which the crop cannot survive or function properly.
No. Crop name Opt_day_min_temp(ºC) Opt_day_max_temp(ºC) Sens_min_temp(ºC) Sens_max_temp(ºC) Opt_min_water(mm/year) Opt_max_water(mm/year) Sens_min_water(mm/year) Sens_max_water(mm/year) Hazards Growth cycle
1 Beans 18 ºC 30 ºC 7 ºC 32 ºC 500 mm 2000 mm 300 mm 4300 mm Waterlogging -Green: 60 - 90 days-Dry: 90 - 120 days
2 Maize 18 ºC 32 ºC 14 ºC 40 ºC 500 mm 1200 mm 400 mm 1800 mm Waterlogging 90 - 130 days
3 Millet 16 ºC 32 ºC 12 ºC 40 ºC 300 mm 600 mm < 200 mm 1700 mm -Waterlogging-Erosion hazards 70 - 105 days
4 Groundnuts (peanuts) 22 ºC 28 ºC 18 ºC 30 ºC 400 mm 1100 mm 200 mm 1900 mm Flooding 90 -140 days
5 Sorghum 21 ºC 32 ºC 8 ºC 40 ºC 400 mm 900 mm < 150 mm 1400 mm -Frost-Erosion hazards 90 - 130 days
6 Cassava 20 ºC 29 ºC 10 ºC 35 ºC 1400 mm 1800 mm 500 mm 5000 mm -Waterlogging-Flooding
7 Rice 20 ºC 30 ºC 10 ºC 36 ºC 1500 mm 2000 mm 1000 mm 4000 mm Frost -Rainfed upland rice: 90 - 150 days-Rainfed bunded rice: 90 - 150 days

Hazards Table 1

Crop name Index_name Description Direction Threshold Boundary
Beans Total_precipitation Optimal in 500 mm - 2000 mm
Beans Total_precipitation Moderate in 400 mm - 500 mm Lower
Beans Total_precipitation Severe in 300 mm - 400 mm Lower
Beans Total_precipitation Extreme < 300 mm Lower
Beans Total_precipitation Moderate in 2000 mm - 3150 mm Upper
Beans Total_precipitation Severe in 3150 mm - 4300 mm Upper
Beans Total_precipitation Extreme > 4300 mm Upper
Maize Total_precipitation Optimal in 600 mm - 1200 mm
Maize Total_precipitation Moderate in 500 mm - 600 mm Lower
Maize Total_precipitation Severe in 400 mm - 500 mm Lower
Maize Total_precipitation Extreme < 400 mm Lower
Maize Total_precipitation Moderate in 1200 mm - 1500 mm Upper
Maize Total_precipitation Severe in 1500 mm - 1800 mm Upper
Maize Total_precipitation Extreme > 1800 mm Upper
Millet Total_precipitation Optimal in 400 mm - 900 mm
Millet Total_precipitation Moderate in 300 mm - 400 mm Lower
Millet Total_precipitation Severe in 200 mm - 300 mm Lower
Millet Total_precipitation Extreme < 200 mm Lower
Millet Total_precipitation Moderate in 900 mm - 1300 mm Upper
Millet Total_precipitation Severe in 1300 mm - 1700 mm Upper
Millet Total_precipitation Extreme > 1700 mm Upper
Groundnuts (peanuts) Total_precipitation Optimal in 600 mm - 1500 mm
Groundnuts (peanuts) Total_precipitation Moderate in 500 mm - 600 mm Lower
Groundnuts (peanuts) Total_precipitation Severe in 400 mm - 500 mm Lower
Groundnuts (peanuts) Total_precipitation Extreme < 400 mm Lower
Groundnuts (peanuts) Total_precipitation Moderate in 1500 mm - 2750 mm Upper
Groundnuts (peanuts) Total_precipitation Severe in 2750 mm - 4000 mm Upper
Groundnuts (peanuts) Total_precipitation Extreme > 4000 mm Upper
Sorghum Total_precipitation Optimal in 500 mm - 1000 mm
Sorghum Total_precipitation Moderate in 400 mm - 500 mm Lower
Sorghum Total_precipitation Severe in 300 mm - 400 mm Lower
Sorghum Total_precipitation Extreme < 300 mm Lower
Sorghum Total_precipitation Moderate in 1000 mm - 2000 mm Upper
Sorghum Total_precipitation Severe in 2000 mm - 3000 mm Upper
Sorghum Total_precipitation Extreme > 3000 mm Upper
Cassava Total_precipitation Optimal in 1000 mm - 1500 mm
Cassava Total_precipitation Moderate in 750 mm - 1000 mm Lower
Cassava Total_precipitation Severe in 500 mm - 750 mm Lower
Cassava Total_precipitation Extreme < 500 mm Lower
Cassava Total_precipitation Moderate in 1500 mm - 3250 mm Upper
Cassava Total_precipitation Severe in 3250 mm - 5000 mm Upper
Cassava Total_precipitation Extreme > 5000 mm Upper
Rice Total_precipitation Optimal in 1500 mm - 2000 mm
Rice Total_precipitation Moderate in 1250 mm - 1500 mm Lower
Rice Total_precipitation Severe in 1000 mm - 1250 mm Lower
Rice Total_precipitation Extreme < 1000 mm Lower
Rice Total_precipitation Moderate in 2000 mm - 3000 mm Upper
Rice Total_precipitation Severe in 3000 mm - 4000 mm Upper
Rice Total_precipitation Extreme > 4000 mm Upper
Beans TAVG Optimal in 16 ºC - 32 ºC
Beans TAVG Moderate in 11.5 ºC - 16 ºC Lower
Beans TAVG Severe in 7 ºC - 11.5 ºC Lower
Beans TAVG Extreme < 7 ºC Lower
Beans TAVG Moderate in 25 ºC - 28.5 ºC Upper
Beans TAVG Severe in 28.5 ºC - 32 ºC Upper
Beans TAVG Extreme > 32 ºC Upper
Maize TAVG Optimal in 18 ºC - 32 ºC
Maize TAVG Moderate in 16 ºC - 18 ºC Lower
Maize TAVG Severe in 14 ºC - 16 ºC Lower
Maize TAVG Extreme < 14 ºC Lower
Maize TAVG Moderate in 32 ºC - 36 ºC Upper
Maize TAVG Severe in 36 ºC - 40 ºC Upper
Maize TAVG Extreme > 40 ºC Upper
Millet TAVG Optimal in 25 ºC - 35 ºC
Millet TAVG Moderate in 18.5 ºC - 25 ºC Lower
Millet TAVG Severe in 12 ºC - 18.5 ºC Lower
Millet TAVG Extreme < 12 ºC Lower
Millet TAVG Moderate in 35 ºC - 37.5 ºC Upper
Millet TAVG Severe in 37.5 ºC - 40 ºC Upper
Millet TAVG Extreme > 40 ºC Upper
Groundnuts (peanuts) TAVG Optimal in 22 ºC - 32 ºC
Groundnuts (peanuts) TAVG Moderate in 16 ºC - 22 ºC Lower
Groundnuts (peanuts) TAVG Severe in 10 ºC - 16 ºC Lower
Groundnuts (peanuts) TAVG Extreme < 10 ºC Lower
Groundnuts (peanuts) TAVG Moderate in 32 ºC - 38.5 ºC Upper
Groundnuts (peanuts) TAVG Severe in 38.5 ºC - 45 ºC Upper
Groundnuts (peanuts) TAVG Extreme > 45 ºC Upper
Sorghum TAVG Optimal in 22 ºC - 35 ºC
Sorghum TAVG Moderate in 15 ºC - 22 ºC Lower
Sorghum TAVG Severe in 8 ºC - 15 ºC Lower
Sorghum TAVG Extreme < 8 ºC Lower
Sorghum TAVG Moderate in 35 ºC - 37.5 ºC Upper
Sorghum TAVG Severe in 37.5 ºC - 40 ºC Upper
Sorghum TAVG Extreme > 40 ºC Upper
Cassava TAVG Optimal in 20 ºC - 29 ºC
Cassava TAVG Moderate in 15 ºC - 20 ºC Lower
Cassava TAVG Severe in 10 ºC - 15 ºC Lower
Cassava TAVG Extreme < 10 ºC Lower
Cassava TAVG Moderate in 29 ºC - 32 ºC Upper
Cassava TAVG Severe in 32 ºC - 35 ºC Upper
Cassava TAVG Extreme > 35 ºC Upper
Rice TAVG Optimal in 20 ºC - 30 ºC
Rice TAVG Moderate in 15 ºC - 20 ºC Lower
Rice TAVG Severe in 10 ºC - 15 ºC Lower
Rice TAVG Extreme < 10 ºC Lower
Rice TAVG Moderate in 30 ºC - 33 ºC Upper
Rice TAVG Severe in 33 ºC - 36 ºC Upper
Rice TAVG Extreme > 36 ºC Upper
Generic NDWL0 Moderate in 2 - 5
Generic NDWL0 Severe in 5 - 8
Generic NDWL0 Extreme > 8
Generic NDWS Moderate in 15 - 20
Generic NDWS Severe in 20 - 25
Generic NDWS Extreme > 25
Generic NTx35 Moderate in 10 - 20
Generic NTx35 Severe in 20 - 25
Generic NTx35 Extreme > 25
Generic NTx40 Moderate in 1 - 5
Generic NTx40 Severe in 5 - 10
Generic NTx40 Extreme > 10
Generic TAI Moderate in 40 - 60
Generic TAI Severe in 60 - 80
Generic TAI Extreme > 80
Generic THI_max Moderate in 73 - 78
Generic THI_max Severe in 79 - 89
Generic THI_max Extreme > 89
Generic NDD Moderate in 15 - 20
Generic NDD Severe in 20 - 25
Generic NDD Extreme > 25
Barley NTx20 Moderate > 7
Barley NTx20 Severe > 14
Barley NTx20 Extreme > 21
Barley NTx20 Longest_ep_NTx20 ≥ 2
Wheat NTx23 Moderate > 7
Wheat NTx23 Severe > 14
Wheat NTx23 Extreme > 21
Wheat NTx23 Longest_ep_NTx23 ≥ 2
Beans NTx25 Moderate > 7
Beans NTx25 Severe > 14
Beans NTx25 Extreme > 21
Beans NTx25 Longest_ep_NTx25 ≥ 2
Potato NTx25 Moderate > 7
Potato NTx25 Severe > 14
Potato NTx25 Extreme > 21
Potato NTx25 Longest_ep_NTx25 ≥ 2
Rapeseed NTx25 Moderate > 7
Rapeseed NTx25 Severe > 14
Rapeseed NTx25 Extreme > 21
Rapeseed NTx25 Longest_ep_NTx25 ≥ 2
Sugarbeet NTx25 Moderate > 7
Sugarbeet NTx25 Severe > 14
Sugarbeet NTx25 Extreme > 21
Sugarbeet NTx25 Longest_ep_NTx25 ≥ 2
Wheat NTx25 Moderate > 7
Wheat NTx25 Severe > 14
Wheat NTx25 Extreme > 21
Wheat NTx25 Longest_ep_NTx25 ≥ 2
Wheat NTx27 Moderate > 1
Wheat NTx27 Severe > 5
Wheat NTx27 Extreme > 10
Wheat NTx27 Longest_ep_NTx27 ≥ 2
Arabica-coffee NTx28 Moderate > 7
Arabica-coffee NTx28 Severe > 14
Arabica-coffee NTx28 Extreme > 21
Arabica-coffee NTx28 Longest_ep_NTx28 ≥ 2
Potato NTx28 Moderate > 7
Potato NTx28 Severe > 14
Potato NTx28 Extreme > 21
Potato NTx28 Longest_ep_NTx28 ≥ 2
Sweet-potato NTx28 Moderate > 7
Sweet-potato NTx28 Severe > 14
Sweet-potato NTx28 Extreme > 21
Sweet-potato NTx28 Longest_ep_NTx28 ≥ 2
Beans NTx29 Moderate > 7
Beans NTx29 Severe > 14
Beans NTx29 Extreme > 21
Beans NTx29 Longest_ep_NTx29 ≥ 2
Cassava NTx29 Moderate > 7
Cassava NTx29 Severe > 14
Cassava NTx29 Extreme > 21
Cassava NTx29 Longest_ep_NTx29 ≥ 2
Chickpea NTx29 Moderate > 7
Chickpea NTx29 Severe > 14
Chickpea NTx29 Extreme > 21
Chickpea NTx29 Longest_ep_NTx29 ≥ 2
Lentil NTx29 Moderate > 7
Lentil NTx29 Severe > 14
Lentil NTx29 Extreme > 21
Lentil NTx29 Longest_ep_NTx29 ≥ 2
Barley NTx30 Moderate > 7
Barley NTx30 Severe > 14
Barley NTx30 Extreme > 21
Barley NTx30 Longest_ep_NTx30 ≥ 2
Potato NTx30 Moderate > 1
Potato NTx30 Severe > 5
Potato NTx30 Extreme > 10
Potato NTx30 Longest_ep_NTx30 ≥ 2
Robusta-coffee NTx30 Moderate > 7
Robusta-coffee NTx30 Severe > 14
Robusta-coffee NTx30 Extreme > 21
Robusta-coffee NTx30 Longest_ep_NTx30 ≥ 2
Rice NTx30 Moderate > 7
Rice NTx30 Severe > 14
Rice NTx30 Extreme > 21
Rice NTx30 Longest_ep_NTx30 ≥ 2
Sesame-seed NTx30 Moderate > 7
Sesame-seed NTx30 Severe > 14
Sesame-seed NTx30 Extreme > 21
Sesame-seed NTx30 Longest_ep_NTx30 ≥ 2
Small-millet NTx30 Moderate > 7
Small-millet NTx30 Severe > 14
Small-millet NTx30 Extreme > 21
Small-millet NTx30 Longest_ep_NTx30 ≥ 2
Sugarbeet NTx30 Moderate > 7
Sugarbeet NTx30 Severe > 14
Sugarbeet NTx30 Extreme > 21
Sugarbeet NTx30 Longest_ep_NTx30 ≥ 2
Tea NTx30 Moderate > 7
Tea NTx30 Severe > 14
Tea NTx30 Extreme > 21
Tea NTx30 Longest_ep_NTx30 ≥ 2
Tobacco NTx30 Moderate > 7
Tobacco NTx30 Severe > 14
Tobacco NTx30 Extreme > 21
Tobacco NTx30 Longest_ep_NTx30 ≥ 2
Arabica-coffee NTx31 Moderate > 7
Arabica-coffee NTx31 Severe > 14
Arabica-coffee NTx31 Extreme > 21
Arabica-coffee NTx31 Longest_ep_NTx31 ≥ 2
Lentil NTx31 Moderate > 7
Lentil NTx31 Severe > 14
Lentil NTx31 Extreme > 21
Lentil NTx31 Longest_ep_NTx31 ≥ 2
Beans NTx32 Moderate > 1
Beans NTx32 Severe > 5
Beans NTx32 Extreme > 10
Beans NTx32 Longest_ep_NTx32 ≥ 2
Cassava NTx32 Moderate > 7
Cassava NTx32 Severe > 14
Cassava NTx32 Extreme > 21
Cassava NTx32 Longest_ep_NTx32 ≥ 2
Chickpea NTx32 Moderate > 7
Chickpea NTx32 Severe > 14
Chickpea NTx32 Extreme > 21
Chickpea NTx32 Longest_ep_NTx32 ≥ 2
Cocoa NTx32 Moderate > 7
Cocoa NTx32 Severe > 14
Cocoa NTx32 Extreme > 21
Cocoa NTx32 Longest_ep_NTx32 ≥ 2
Groundnut NTx32 Moderate > 7
Groundnut NTx32 Severe > 14
Groundnut NTx32 Extreme > 21
Groundnut NTx32 Longest_ep_NTx32 ≥ 2
Lentil NTx32 Moderate > 1
Lentil NTx32 Severe > 5
Lentil NTx32 Extreme > 10
Lentil NTx32 Longest_ep_NTx32 ≥ 2
Plantain NTx32 Moderate > 7
Plantain NTx32 Severe > 14
Plantain NTx32 Extreme > 21
Plantain NTx32 Longest_ep_NTx32 ≥ 2
Yams NTx32 Moderate > 7
Yams NTx32 Severe > 14
Yams NTx32 Extreme > 21
Yams NTx32 Longest_ep_NTx32 ≥ 2
Banana NTx33 Moderate > 7
Banana NTx33 Severe > 14
Banana NTx33 Extreme > 21
Banana NTx33 Longest_ep_NTx33 ≥ 2
Maize NTx33 Moderate > 7
Maize NTx33 Severe > 14
Maize NTx33 Extreme > 21
Maize NTx33 Longest_ep_NTx33 ≥ 2
Rapeseed NTx33 Moderate > 7
Rapeseed NTx33 Severe > 14
Rapeseed NTx33 Extreme > 21
Rapeseed NTx33 Longest_ep_NTx33 ≥ 2
Robusta-coffee NTx33 Moderate > 7
Robusta-coffee NTx33 Severe > 14
Robusta-coffee NTx33 Extreme > 21
Robusta-coffee NTx33 Longest_ep_NTx33 ≥ 2
Rice NTx33 Moderate > 7
Rice NTx33 Severe > 14
Rice NTx33 Extreme > 21
Rice NTx33 Longest_ep_NTx33 ≥ 2
Small-millet NTx33 Moderate > 7
Small-millet NTx33 Severe > 14
Small-millet NTx33 Extreme > 21
Small-millet NTx33 Longest_ep_NTx33 ≥ 2
Soybean NTx33 Moderate > 7
Soybean NTx33 Severe > 14
Soybean NTx33 Extreme > 21
Soybean NTx33 Longest_ep_NTx33 ≥ 2
Sweet-potato NTx33 Moderate > 7
Sweet-potato NTx33 Severe > 14
Sweet-potato NTx33 Extreme > 21
Sweet-potato NTx33 Longest_ep_NTx33 ≥ 2
Tea NTx33 Moderate > 7
Tea NTx33 Severe > 14
Tea NTx33 Extreme > 21
Tea NTx33 Longest_ep_NTx33 ≥ 2
Tobacco NTx33 Moderate > 7
Tobacco NTx33 Severe > 14
Tobacco NTx33 Extreme > 21
Tobacco NTx33 Longest_ep_NTx33 ≥ 2
Arabica-coffee NTx34 Moderate > 7
Arabica-coffee NTx34 Severe > 14
Arabica-coffee NTx34 Extreme > 21
Arabica-coffee NTx34 Longest_ep_NTx34 ≥ 2
Coconut NTx34 Moderate > 7
Coconut NTx34 Severe > 14
Coconut NTx34 Extreme > 21
Coconut NTx34 Longest_ep_NTx34 ≥ 2
Sunflower NTx34 Moderate > 7
Sunflower NTx34 Severe > 14
Sunflower NTx34 Extreme > 21
Sunflower NTx34 Longest_ep_NTx34 ≥ 2
Generic-crop NTx35 Moderate > 7
Generic-crop NTx35 Severe > 14
Generic-crop NTx35 Extreme > 21
Generic-crop NTx35 Longest_ep_NTx35 ≥ 2
Cassava NTx35 Moderate > 1
Cassava NTx35 Severe > 5
Cassava NTx35 Extreme > 10
Cassava NTx35 Longest_ep_NTx35 ≥ 2
Chickpea NTx35 Moderate > 1
Chickpea NTx35 Severe > 5
Chickpea NTx35 Extreme > 10
Chickpea NTx35 Longest_ep_NTx35 ≥ 2
Cocoa NTx35 Moderate > 7
Cocoa NTx35 Severe > 14
Cocoa NTx35 Extreme > 21
Cocoa NTx35 Longest_ep_NTx35 ≥ 2
Cowpea NTx35 Moderate > 7
Cowpea NTx35 Severe > 14
Cowpea NTx35 Extreme > 21
Cowpea NTx35 Longest_ep_NTx35 ≥ 2
Oilpalm NTx35 Moderate > 7
Oilpalm NTx35 Severe > 14
Oilpalm NTx35 Extreme > 21
Oilpalm NTx35 Longest_ep_NTx35 ≥ 2
Pearl-millet NTx35 Moderate > 7
Pearl-millet NTx35 Severe > 14
Pearl-millet NTx35 Extreme > 21
Pearl-millet NTx35 Longest_ep_NTx35 ≥ 2
Sesameseed NTx35 Moderate > 7
Sesameseed NTx35 Severe > 14
Sesameseed NTx35 Extreme > 21
Sesameseed NTx35 Longest_ep_NTx35 ≥ 2
Small-millet NTx35 Moderate > 1
Small-millet NTx35 Severe > 5
Small-millet NTx35 Extreme > 10
Small-millet NTx35 Longest_ep_NTx35 ≥ 2
Sorghum NTx35 Moderate > 7
Sorghum NTx35 Severe > 14
Sorghum NTx35 Extreme > 21
Sorghum NTx35 Longest_ep_NTx35 ≥ 2
Sugarbeet NTx35 Moderate > 1
Sugarbeet NTx35 Severe > 5
Sugarbeet NTx35 Extreme > 10
Sugarbeet NTx35 Longest_ep_NTx35 ≥ 2
Tea NTx35 Moderate > 1
Tea NTx35 Severe > 5
Tea NTx35 Extreme > 10
Tea NTx35 Longest_ep_NTx35 ≥ 2
Tobacco NTx35 Moderate > 1
Tobacco NTx35 Severe > 5
Tobacco NTx35 Extreme > 10
Tobacco NTx35 Longest_ep_NTx35 ≥ 2
Yams NTx35 Moderate > 7
Yams NTx35 Severe > 14
Yams NTx35 Extreme > 21
Yams NTx35 Longest_ep_NTx35 ≥ 2
Coconut NTx36 Moderate > 7
Coconut NTx36 Severe > 14
Coconut NTx36 Extreme > 21
Coconut NTx36 Longest_ep_NTx36 ≥ 2
Cotton NTx36 Moderate > 7
Cotton NTx36 Severe > 14
Cotton NTx36 Extreme > 21
Cotton NTx36 Longest_ep_NTx36 ≥ 2
Plantain NTx36 Moderate > 7
Plantain NTx36 Severe > 14
Plantain NTx36 Extreme > 21
Plantain NTx36 Longest_ep_NTx36 ≥ 2
Robusta-coffee NTx36 Moderate > 1
Robusta-coffee NTx36 Severe > 5
Robusta-coffee NTx36 Extreme > 10
Robusta-coffee NTx36 Longest_ep_NTx36 ≥ 2
Rice NTx36 Moderate > 1
Rice NTx36 Severe > 5
Rice NTx36 Extreme > 10
Rice NTx36 Longest_ep_NTx36 ≥ 2
Soybean NTx36 Moderate > 7
Soybean NTx36 Severe > 14
Soybean NTx36 Extreme > 21
Soybean NTx36 Longest_ep_NTx36 ≥ 2
Oilpalm NTx37 Moderate > 7
Oilpalm NTx37 Severe > 14
Oilpalm NTx37 Extreme > 21
Oilpalm NTx37 Longest_ep_NTx37 ≥ 2
Sugarcane NTx37 Moderate > 7
Sugarcane NTx37 Severe > 14
Sugarcane NTx37 Extreme > 21
Surgarcane NTx37 Longest_ep_NTx37 ≥ 2
Banana NTx38 Moderate > 7
Banana NTx38 Severe > 14
Banana NTx38 Extreme > 21
Banana NTx38 Longest_ep_NTx38 ≥ 2
Coconut NTx38 Moderate > 1
Coconut NTx38 Severe > 5
Coconut NTx38 Extreme > 10
Coconut NTx38 Longest_ep_NTx38 ≥ 2
Cocoa NTx38 Moderate > 1
Cocoa NTx38 Severe > 5
Cocoa NTx38 Extreme > 10
Cocoa NTx38 Longest_ep_NTx38 ≥ 2
Cowpea NTx38 Moderate > 7
Cowpea NTx38 Severe > 14
Cowpea NTx38 Extreme > 21
Cowpea NTx38 Longest_ep_NTx38 ≥ 2
Oilpalm NTx38 Moderate > 1
Oilpalm NTx38 Severe > 5
Oilpalm NTx38 Extreme > 10
Oilpam NTx38 Longest_ep_NTx38 ≥ 2
Pigeonpea NTx38 Moderate > 7
Pigeonpea NTx38 Severe > 14
Pigeonpea NTx38 Extreme > 21
Pigeonpea NTx38 Longest_ep_NTx38 ≥ 2
Pearl-millet NTx38 Moderate > 7
Pearl-millet NTx38 Severe > 14
Pearl-millet NTx38 Extreme > 21
Pearl-millet NTx38 Longest_ep_NTx38 ≥ 2
Sorghum NTx38 Moderate > 7
Sorghum NTx38 Severe > 14
Sorghum NTx38 Extreme > 21
Sorghum NTx38 Longest_ep_NTx38 ≥ 2
Soybean NTx38 Moderate > 1
Soybean NTx38 Severe > 5
Soybean NTx38 Extreme > 10
Soybean NTx38 Longest_ep_NTx38 ≥ 2
Sweet-potato NTx38 Moderate > 1
Sweet-potato NTx38 Severe > 5
Sweet-potato NTx38 Extreme > 10
Sweet-potato NTx38 Longest_ep_NTx38 ≥ 2
Yams NTx38 Moderate > 1
Yams NTx38 Severe > 5
Yams NTx38 Extreme > 10
Yams NTx38 Longest_ep_NTx38 ≥ 2
Cotton NTx39 Moderate > 7
Cotton NTx39 Severe > 14
Cotton NTx39 Extreme > 21
Cotton NTx39 Longest_ep_NTx39 ≥ 2
Groundnut NTx39 Moderate > 7
Groundnut NTx39 Severe > 14
Groundnut NTx39 Extreme > 21
Groundnut NTx39 Longest_ep_NTx39 ≥ 2
Plantain NTx39 Moderate > 1
Plantain NTx39 Severe > 5
Plantain NTx39 Extreme > 10
Plantain NTx39 Longest_ep_NTx39 ≥ 2
Sugarcane NTx39 Moderate > 7
Sugarcane NTx39 Severe > 14
Sugarcane NTx39 Extreme > 21
Sugarcane NTx39 Longest_ep_NTx39 ≥ 2
Generic-crop NTx40 Moderate > 7
Generic-crop NTx40 Severe > 14
Generic-crop NTx40 Extreme > 21
Generic-crop NTx40 Longest_ep_NTx40 ≥ 2
Barley NTx40 Moderate > 1
Barley NTx40 Severe > 5
Barley NTx40 Extreme > 10
Barley NTx40 Longest_ep_NTx40 ≥ 2
Cowpea NTx40 Moderate > 1
Cowpea NTx40 Severe > 5
Cowpea NTx40 Extreme > 10
Cowpea NTx40 Longest_ep_NTx40 ≥ 2
Maize NTx40 Moderate > 7
Maize NTx40 Severe > 14
Maize NTx40 Extreme > 21
Maize NTx40 Longest_ep_NTx40 ≥ 2
Pearl-millet NTx40 Moderate > 1
Pearl-millet NTx40 Severe > 5
Pearl-millet NTx40 Extreme > 10
Pearl-millet NTx40 Longest_ep_NTx40 ≥ 2
Sesameseed NTx40 Moderate > 1
Sesameseed NTx40 Severe > 5
Sesameseed NTx40 Extreme > 10
Sesameseed NTx40 Longest_ep_NTx40 ≥ 2
Sorghum NTx40 Moderate > 1
Sorghum NTx40 Severe > 5
Sorghum NTx40 Extreme > 10
Sorghum NTx40 Longest_ep_NTx40 ≥ 2
Sunflower NTx40 Moderate > 7
Sunflower NTx40 Severe > 14
Sunflower NTx40 Extreme > 21
Sunflower NTx40 Longest_ep_NTx40 ≥ 2
Rapeseed NTx41 Moderate > 1
Rapeseed NTx41 Severe > 5
Rapeseed NTx41 Extreme > 10
Rapeseed NTx41 Longest_ep_NTx41 ≥ 2
Sugarcane NTx41 Moderate > 1
Sugarcane NTx41 Severe > 5
Sugarcane NTx41 Extreme > 10
Sugarcane NTx41 Longest_ep_NTx41 ≥ 2
Banana NTx42 Moderate > 1
Banana NTx42 Severe > 5
Banana NTx42 Extreme > 10
Banana NTx42 Longest_ep_NTx42 ≥ 2
Cotton NTx42 Moderate > 1
Cotton NTx42 Severe > 5
Cotton NTx42 Extreme > 10
Cotton NTx42 Longest_ep_NTx42 ≥ 2
Pigeonpea NTx42 Moderate > 7
Pigeonpea NTx42 Severe > 14
Pigeonpea NTx42 Extreme > 21
Pigeonpea NTx42 Longest_ep_NTx42 ≥ 2
Groundnut NTx45 Moderate > 1
Groundnut NTx45 Severe > 5
Groundnut NTx45 Extreme > 10
Groundnut NTx45 Longest_ep_NTx45 ≥ 2
Pigeonpea NTx45 Moderate > 1
Pigeonpea NTx45 Severe > 5
Pigeonpea NTx45 Extreme > 10
Pigeonpea NTx45 Longest_ep_NTx45 ≥ 2
Sunflower NTx45 Moderate > 1
Sunflower NTx45 Severe > 5
Sunflower NTx45 Extreme > 10
Sunflower NTx45 Longest_ep_NTx45 ≥ 2
Maize NTx47 Moderate > 1
Maize NTx47 Severe > 5
Maize NTx47 Extreme > 10
Maize NTx47 Longest_ep_NTx47 ≥ 2

New Hazards Table 2

Crop Variable Stress Category Range (min, max)
Beans Total Precip optimal 500 – 2000
moderate_stress_low 400 – 500
moderate_stress_up 2000 – 3150
severe_stress_low 300 - 400
severe_stress_up 3150 - 4300
extreme_stress_low None – 300
extreme_stress_up 4300 – None
TAVG optimal 16 – 32
moderate_stress_low 11.5 – 16
moderate_stress_up 25 – 28.5
severe_stress_low 7 – 11.5
severe_stress_up 28.5 – 32
extreme_stress_low None – 7
extreme_stress_up 32 – None
NTx25 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx25
NTx29 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx29
NTx32 moderate_stress 1 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 10
extreme_stress 10 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx32
NTx35 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx35
NTx40 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx40
Maize Total Precip optimal 600 – 1200
moderate_stress_low 500 – 600
moderate_stress_up 1200 – 1500
severe_stress_low 400 – 500
severe_stress_up 1500 – 1800
extreme_stress_low None – 400
extreme_stress_up 1800 – None
TAVG optimal 18 – 32
moderate_stress_low 16 – 18
moderate_stress_up 32 – 36
severe_stress_low 14 – 16
severe_stress_up 36 – 40
extreme_stress_low None – 14
extreme_stress_up 40 – None
NTx33 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx33
NTx35 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx35
NTx40 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx40
NTx47 moderate_stress 1 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 10
extreme_stress 10 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx47
Pearl- millet Total Precip optimal 400 – 900
moderate_stress_low 300 – 400
moderate_stress_up 900 – 1300
severe_stress_low 200 – 300
severe_stress_up 1300 – 1700
extreme_stress_low None – 200
extreme_stress_up 1700 – None
TAVG optimal 25 – 35
moderate_stress_low 18.5 – 25
moderate_stress_up 35 – 37.5
severe_stress_low 12 – 18.5
severe_stress_up 37.5 – 40
extreme_stress_low None – 12
extreme_stress_up 40 – None
NTx35 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx35
NTx38 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx38
NTx40 moderate_stress 1 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 10
extreme_stress 10 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx40
Groundnuts Total Precip optimal 600 – 1500
moderate_stress_low 500 – 600
moderate_stress_up 1500 – 2750
severe_stress_low 400 – 500
severe_stress_up 2750 – 4000
extreme_stress_low None – 400
extreme_stress_up 4000 – None
TAVG optimal 22 – 32
moderate_stress_low 16 – 22
moderate_stress_up 32 – 38.5
severe_stress_low 10 – 16
severe_stress_up 38.5 – 45
extreme_stress_low None – 10
extreme_stress_up 45 – None
NTx32 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx32
NTx35 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx35
NTx39 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx39
NTx40 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx40
NTx45 moderate_stress 1 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 10
extreme_stress 10 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx45
Sorghum Total Precip optimal 500 – 1000
moderate_stress_low 400 – 500
moderate_stress_up 1000 – 2000
severe_stress_low 300 – 400
severe_stress_up 2000 – 3000
extreme_stress_low None – 300
extreme_stress_up 3000 – None
TAVG optimal 22 – 35
moderate_stress_low 15 – 22
moderate_stress_up 35 – 37.5
severe_stress_low 8 – 15
severe_stress_up 37.5 – 40
extreme_stress_low None – 8
extreme_stress_up 40 – None
NTx35 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx35
NTx38 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx38
NTx40 moderate_stress 1 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 10
extreme_stress 10 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx40
Cassava Total Precip optimal 1000 – 1500
moderate_stress_low 750 – 1000
moderate_stress_up 1500– 3250
severe_stress_low 500 – 750
severe_stress_up 3250 – 5000
extreme_stress_low None – 500
extreme_stress_up 5000 – None
TAVG optimal 20 – 29
moderate_stress_low 15 – 20
moderate_stress_up 29 – 32
severe_stress_low 10 – 15
severe_stress_up 32 – 35
extreme_stress_low None – 10
extreme_stress_up 35 – None
NTx29 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx29
NTx32 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx32
NTx35 moderate_stress 1 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 10
extreme_stress 10 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx35
NTx40 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx40
Rice Total Precip optimal 1500 – 2000
moderate_stress_low 1250 – 1500
moderate_stress_up 2000 – 3000
severe_stress_low 1000 – 1250
severe_stress_up 3000 – 4000
extreme_stress_low None – 1000
extreme_stress_up 4000 – None
TAVG optimal 20 – 30
moderate_stress_low 15 – 20
moderate_stress_up 30 – 33
severe_stress_low 10 – 15
severe_stress_up 33 – 36
extreme_stress_low None – 10
extreme_stress_up 36 – None
NTx30 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx30
NTx35 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx35
NTx36 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx36
NTx40 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx40
Yams Total Precip optimal 1000 – 1500
moderate_stress_low 900 – 1000
moderate_stress_up 1500 – 2250
severe_stress_low 800 - 900
severe_stress_up 2250 - 3000
extreme_stress_low None – 800
extreme_stress_up 3000 – None
TAVG optimal 25 – 32
moderate_stress_low 20 – 25
moderate_stress_up 32 – 35
severe_stress_low 15 – 20
severe_stress_up 35 – 38
extreme_stress_low None – 15
extreme_stress_up 38 – None
NTx32 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx32
NTx35 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx35
NTx38 moderate_stress 1 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 10
extreme_stress 10 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx38
NTx40 moderate_stress 1 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 10
extreme_stress 10 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx40
Sweet potato Total Precip optimal 750 – 2000
moderate_stress_low 550 – 750
moderate_stress_up 2000 – 3500
severe_stress_low 350 - 550
severe_stress_up 3500 - 5000
extreme_stress_low None – 350
extreme_stress_up 5000 – None
TAVG optimal 18 – 28
moderate_stress_low 14 – 18
moderate_stress_up 28 – 33
severe_stress_low 10 – 14
severe_stress_up 33 – 38
extreme_stress_low None – 10
extreme_stress_up 38 – None
NTx28 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx28
NTx33 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx33
NTx35 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx35
NTx38 moderate_stress 1 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 10
extreme_stress 10 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx38
NTx40 moderate_stress 1 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 10
extreme_stress 10 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx40
Wheat Total Precip optimal 750 – 900
moderate_stress_low 525 – 750
moderate_stress_up 900 – 1250
severe_stress_low 300 - 525
severe_stress_up 1250 - 1600
extreme_stress_low None – 300
extreme_stress_up 1600 – None
TAVG optimal 15 – 23
moderate_stress_low 10 – 15
moderate_stress_up 23 – 25
severe_stress_low 5 – 10
severe_stress_up 25 – 27
extreme_stress_low None – 5
extreme_stress_up 27 – None
NTx23 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx23
NTx25 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx25
NTx27 moderate_stress 1 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 10
extreme_stress 10 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx27
NTx35 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx35
NTx40 moderate_stress 1 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 10
extreme_stress 10 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx40
Cowpea Total Precip optimal 500 – 1500
moderate_stress_low 400 – 500
moderate_stress_up 1500 – 2800
severe_stress_low 300 - 400
severe_stress_up 2800 - 4100
extreme_stress_low None – 300
extreme_stress_up 4100 – None
TAVG optimal 25 – 35
moderate_stress_low 20 – 25
moderate_stress_up 35 – 37.5
severe_stress_low 15 – 20
severe_stress_up 37.5 – 40
extreme_stress_low None – 15
extreme_stress_up 40 – None
NTx35 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx35
NTx38 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx38
NTx40 moderate_stress 1 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 10
extreme_stress 10 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx40
Pigeon peas Total Precip optimal 600 – 1500
moderate_stress_low 500 – 600
moderate_stress_up 1500 – 2750
severe_stress_low 400 - 500
severe_stress_up 2750 - 4000
extreme_stress_low None – 400
extreme_stress_up 4000 – None
TAVG optimal 18 – 38
moderate_stress_low 14 – 18
moderate_stress_up 38 – 41.5
severe_stress_low 10 – 14
severe_stress_up 41.5 – 45
extreme_stress_low None – 10
extreme_stress_up 45 – None
NTx38 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx38
NTx40 moderate_stress 1 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 10
extreme_stress 10 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx40
NTx42 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx42
NTx45 moderate_stress 1 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 10
extreme_stress 10 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx45
Sesame seeds Total Precip optimal 500 – 1000
moderate_stress_low 400 – 500
moderate_stress_up 1000 – 1250
severe_stress_low 300 - 400
severe_stress_up 1250 - 1500
extreme_stress_low None – 300
extreme_stress_up 1500 – None
TAVG optimal 20 – 30
moderate_stress_low 15 – 20
moderate_stress_up 30 – 35
severe_stress_low 10 – 15
severe_stress_up 35 – 40
extreme_stress_low None – 10
extreme_stress_up 40 – None
NTx30 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx30
NTx35 moderate_stress 7 < M ≤ 14
severe_stress 14 < S ≤ 21
extreme_stress 21 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx35
NTx40 moderate_stress 1 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 10
extreme_stress 10 < E ≤ 999
longest_ep_NTx40
Generic NDWL0 moderate_stress 2 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 8
extreme_stress 8 < E ≤ 999
Generic NDWS moderate_stress 15 < M ≤ 20
severe_stress 20 < S ≤ 25
extreme_stress 25 < E ≤ 999
Generic TAI moderate_stress 40 < M ≤ 60
severe_stress 60 < S ≤ 80
extreme_stress 80 < E ≤ 999
Generic THI_max moderate_stress 72 < M ≤ 78
severe_stress 78 < S ≤ 89
extreme_stress 89 < E ≤ 999
Generic THI_mean moderate_stress 72 < M ≤ 78
severe_stress 78 < S ≤ 89
extreme_stress 89 < E ≤ 999
Generic NDD moderate_stress 15 < M ≤ 20
severe_stress 20 < S ≤ 25
extreme_stress 25 < E ≤ 999
Livestock Variable Stress Category Range (min, max)
Cattle-tropical Total Precip moderate_stress_low 400 – 500
moderate_stress_up 1200 – 1600
severe_stress_low 300 - 400
severe_stress_up 1600 - 1800
extreme_stress_low None – 300
extreme_stress_up 1800 – None
NDWL0 moderate_stress 2 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 8
extreme_stress 8 < E ≤ 999
NDWS moderate_stress 15 < M ≤ 20
severe_stress 20 < S ≤ 25
extreme_stress 25 < E ≤ 999
TAI moderate_stress 40 < M ≤ 60
severe_stress 60 < S ≤ 80
extreme_stress 80 < E ≤ 999
THI_mean moderate_stress 74 < M ≤ 82
severe_stress 82 < S ≤ 94
extreme_stress 94 < E ≤ 999
THI_max moderate_stress 74 < M ≤ 82
severe_stress 82 < S ≤ 94
extreme_stress 94 < E ≤ 999
Cattle-highland Total Precip moderate_stress_low 400 – 500
moderate_stress_up 1200 – 1600
severe_stress_low 300 - 400
severe_stress_up 1600 - 1800
extreme_stress_low None – 300
extreme_stress_up 1800 – None
NDWL0 moderate_stress 2 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 8
extreme_stress 8 < E ≤ 999
NDWS moderate_stress 15 < M ≤ 20
severe_stress 20 < S ≤ 25
extreme_stress 25 < E ≤ 999
TAI moderate_stress 40 < M ≤ 60
severe_stress 60 < S ≤ 80
extreme_stress 80 < E ≤ 999
THI_mean moderate_stress 72 < M ≤ 79
severe_stress 79 < S ≤ 89
extreme_stress 89 < E ≤ 999
THI_max moderate_stress 72 < M ≤ 79
severe_stress 79 < S ≤ 89
extreme_stress 89 < E ≤ 999
Goats-tropical Total Precip moderate_stress_low 400 – 500
moderate_stress_up 1200 – 1600
severe_stress_low 300 - 400
severe_stress_up 1600 - 1800
extreme_stress_low None – 300
extreme_stress_up 1800 – None
NDWL0 moderate_stress 2 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 8
extreme_stress 8 < E ≤ 999
NDWS moderate_stress 15 < M ≤ 20
severe_stress 20 < S ≤ 25
extreme_stress 25 < E ≤ 999
TAI moderate_stress 40 < M ≤ 60
severe_stress 60 < S ≤ 80
extreme_stress 80 < E ≤ 999
THI_mean moderate_stress 74 < M ≤ 82
severe_stress 82 < S ≤ 94
extreme_stress 94 < E ≤ 999
THI_max moderate_stress 74 < M ≤ 82
severe_stress 82 < S ≤ 94
extreme_stress 94 < E ≤ 999
Goats-highland Total Precip moderate_stress_low 400 – 500
moderate_stress_up 1200 – 1600
severe_stress_low 300 - 400
severe_stress_up 1600 - 1800
extreme_stress_low None – 300
extreme_stress_up 1800 – None
NDWL0 moderate_stress 2 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 8
extreme_stress 8 < E ≤ 999
NDWS moderate_stress 15 < M ≤ 20
severe_stress 20 < S ≤ 25
extreme_stress 25 < E ≤ 999
TAI moderate_stress 40 < M ≤ 60
severe_stress 60 < S ≤ 80
extreme_stress 80 < E ≤ 999
THI_mean moderate_stress 72 < M ≤ 79
severe_stress 79 < S ≤ 89
extreme_stress 89 < E ≤ 999
THI_max moderate_stress 72 < M ≤ 79
severe_stress 79 < S ≤ 89
extreme_stress 89 < E ≤ 999
Sheep-tropical Total Precip moderate_stress_low 400 – 500
moderate_stress_up 1200 – 1600
severe_stress_low 300 - 400
severe_stress_up 1600 - 1800
extreme_stress_low None – 300
extreme_stress_up 1800 – None
NDWL0 moderate_stress 2 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 8
extreme_stress 8 < E ≤ 999
NDWS moderate_stress 15 < M ≤ 20
severe_stress 20 < S ≤ 25
extreme_stress 25 < E ≤ 999
TAI moderate_stress 40 < M ≤ 60
severe_stress 60 < S ≤ 80
extreme_stress 80 < E ≤ 999
THI_mean moderate_stress 74 < M ≤ 81
severe_stress 81 < S ≤ 93
extreme_stress 93 < E ≤ 999
THI_max moderate_stress 74 < M ≤ 81
severe_stress 81 < S ≤ 93
extreme_stress 93 < E ≤ 999
Sheep-highland Total Precip moderate_stress_low 400 – 500
moderate_stress_up 1200 – 1600
severe_stress_low 300 - 400
severe_stress_up 1600 - 1800
extreme_stress_low None – 300
extreme_stress_up 1800 – None
NDWL0 moderate_stress 2 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 8
extreme_stress 8 < E ≤ 999
NDWS moderate_stress 15 < M ≤ 20
severe_stress 20 < S ≤ 25
extreme_stress 25 < E ≤ 999
TAI moderate_stress 40 < M ≤ 60
severe_stress 60 < S ≤ 80
extreme_stress 80 < E ≤ 999
THI_mean moderate_stress 72 < M ≤ 78
severe_stress 78 < S ≤ 86
extreme_stress 86 < E ≤ 999
THI_max moderate_stress 72 < M ≤ 78
severe_stress 78 < S ≤ 86
extreme_stress 86 < E ≤ 999
Pigs-tropical Total Precip moderate_stress_low 400 – 500
moderate_stress_up 1200 – 1600
severe_stress_low 300 - 400
severe_stress_up 1600 - 1800
extreme_stress_low None – 300
extreme_stress_up 1800 – None
NDWL0 moderate_stress 2 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 8
extreme_stress 8 < E ≤ 999
NDWS moderate_stress 15 < M ≤ 20
severe_stress 20 < S ≤ 25
extreme_stress 25 < E ≤ 999
TAI moderate_stress 40 < M ≤ 60
severe_stress 60 < S ≤ 80
extreme_stress 80 < E ≤ 999
THI_mean moderate_stress 75 < M ≤ 79
severe_stress 79 < S ≤ 92
extreme_stress 92 < E ≤ 999
THI_max moderate_stress 75 < M ≤ 79
severe_stress 79 < S ≤ 92
extreme_stress 92 < E ≤ 999
Pigs-highland Total Precip moderate_stress_low 400 – 500
moderate_stress_up 1200 – 1600
severe_stress_low 300 - 400
severe_stress_up 1600 - 1800
extreme_stress_low None – 300
extreme_stress_up 1800 – None
NDWL0 moderate_stress 2 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 8
extreme_stress 8 < E ≤ 999
TAI moderate_stress 40 < M ≤ 60
severe_stress 60 < S ≤ 80
extreme_stress 80 < E ≤ 999
THI_mean moderate_stress 75 < M ≤ 79
severe_stress 79 < S ≤ 89
extreme_stress 89 < E ≤ 999
THI_max moderate_stress 75 < M ≤ 79
severe_stress 79 < S ≤ 89
extreme_stress 89 < E ≤ 999
Poultry-tropical Total Precip moderate_stress_low 400 – 500
moderate_stress_up 1200 – 1600
severe_stress_low 300 - 400
severe_stress_up 1600 - 1800
extreme_stress_low None – 300
extreme_stress_up 1800 – None
NDWL0 moderate_stress 2 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 8
extreme_stress 8 < E ≤ 999
NDWS moderate_stress 15 < M ≤ 20
severe_stress 20 < S ≤ 25
extreme_stress 25 < E ≤ 999
TAI moderate_stress 40 < M ≤ 60
severe_stress 60 < S ≤ 80
extreme_stress 80 < E ≤ 999
THI_mean moderate_stress 74 < M ≤ 79
severe_stress 79 < S ≤ 92
extreme_stress 92 < E ≤ 999
THI_max moderate_stress 74 < M ≤ 79
severe_stress 79 < S ≤ 92
extreme_stress 92 < E ≤ 999
Poultry-highland Total Precip moderate_stress_low 400 – 500
moderate_stress_up 1200 – 1600
severe_stress_low 300 - 400
severe_stress_up 1600 - 1800
extreme_stress_low None – 300
extreme_stress_up 1800 – None
NDWL0 moderate_stress 2 < M ≤ 5
severe_stress 5 < S ≤ 8
extreme_stress 8 < E ≤ 999
NDWS moderate_stress 15 < M ≤ 20
severe_stress 20 < S ≤ 25
extreme_stress 25 < E ≤ 999
TAI moderate_stress 40 < M ≤ 60
severe_stress 60 < S ≤ 80
extreme_stress 80 < E ≤ 999
THI_mean moderate_stress 71 < M ≤ 76
severe_stress 76 < S ≤ 79
extreme_stress 79 < E ≤ 999
THI_max moderate_stress 71 < M ≤ 76
severe_stress 76 < S ≤ 79
extreme_stress 79 < E ≤ 999

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