FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 01/2000 - ALGERIA (6 February)
Early prospects are so far favourable for the 1999/2000 growing season. Although land preparation and planting were somewhat delayed by below-normal rainfall in September/October, conditions improved in November/December with widespread rains over most growing areas. However, more timely rains are needed during the next two months to ensure a good harvest.
The 1999 cereal crop is estimated at about 2.1 million tonnes, some 30 percent below the previous year's level. This includes 1.5 million tonnes of wheat, 25 percent below the previous year, and 660 000 tonnes of coarse grains, a 37 percent decrease. Imports of cereals, mostly wheat, are forecast at about 6 million tonnes for the 1999/2000 (July/June) marketing year.
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