Following a late start of the season in the coastal countries
of western Africa, growing conditions are generally favourable, except in
Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire which experienced dry weather. The situation is uncertain
in Nigeria, where erratic rainfall in the north could have reduced crop output.
The cereal output in Sierra Leone is expected to be below last year's level
following additional population displacements while production should be close
to last year in Liberia.