CAMEROON (31 May)
Rains started in March in the south and became particularly abundant in the south and centre in April, permitting land preparation and first plantings. However, precipitation was generally below average in May.
Following an average 2002 cereal production, estimated at about 1.3 million tonnes, the overall food supply situation is satisfactory. Cereal import requirements for 2003 marketing year are estimated at some 367 500 tonnes, anticipated to be mainly covered commercially.