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Site 1 (Lathmane)

Physiography

The fields are located on small hills with convex-straight slope. The sandy loam soils are stony and shallow (<30 cm deep) fertility is low. The soil is prone to light crusting under heavy rainfall. There is no groundwater present. The geological formation is Collivo-oxfordian marl.

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Annual rainfall and seasonality

120-140 mm rainfall annually, single rainy season from October to March. Evaporation up to 1400 mm annually.