BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA (3 June)
Latest reports point to a somewhat reduced cereal harvest this year, 1.2 million tonnes compared with 2.3 million tonnes in 2002. Wheat yields are relatively lower than last year and harvest is seen at 195 000 tonnes, which is some 100 000 tonnes down on last year’s harvest. Maize is the main cereal crop and the expected harvest of 908 000 tonnes depends on summer floods and precipitation, which quite often affect summer crops in the region. Aggregate cereal utilization is estimated at about 1.9 million tonnes. The estimated deficit of 510 000 tonnes is to be met by commercial imports and 100 000 tonnes in food aid.