FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops and Shortages 06/02 - BOTSWANA (2 June)
Harvesting of the 2002 cereal crops, mainly sorghum, is completed. The harvest is estimated to be reduced for the second consecutive year. Despite a good start of the rainy season, a prolonged dry spell in January adversely affected yields, particularly for the maize crop.
The overall food supply situation remains satisfactory. The country imports most of the food it requires.