TOGO (31 May)
Following above-normal rains in April and adequate precipitation in May, the first maize crop is developing satisfactorily in the south and the centre. Coarse grains are emerging in the north.
Reflecting generally favourable growing conditions during the 2002 rainy season, the aggregate 2002 cereal production is estimated at 740 519 tonnes, slightly above last year’s level but 7 percent above average. The overall food supply situation is satisfactory. Cereal imports for domestic use and re-exports during the 2003 marketing year are estimated at 160 000 tonnes, to be covered commercially.