SYRIA (1 June)
The output of wheat in 2005, now being harvested, is forecast at 4.7 million tonnes, about 9 percent above the average for the previous five years. The barley crop is also forecast at an above average 1.1 million tonnes.
Imports of wheat and rice in 2004/05 (July/June) are forecast at a total of 405 000 tonnes whilst barley and maize imports are forecast at 1.7 million tonnes.