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Crop Prospects and Food Situation - no. 4, december 2012 |
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307246 |
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EN |
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Journal |
| Description: |
Firmer production estimates for 2012 confirm tightening wheat and maize supplies while the outlook for rice remains positive. In spite of a contraction in overall cereal utilization in 2012/13, the world cereal stock-to-use ratio is projected to decline by 2 percentage points from the previous season. International prices of all major cereals, except rice, remain well above last year. For wheat and maize, while prices have stabilized in recent weeks, unfavourable weather for 2013 crops in several important regions is a concern. Aggregate cereal production of LIFDCs in 2012 has been revised upwards following a recovery in Western Africa and increased output in the Far East. Consequently, reduced imports are expected in 2012/13... |
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2012 |
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| Job number: |
AL995 |
| Department: |
ES |
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EST |
| Series title: |
Crop Prospects and Food Situation |
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4 |
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| Chinese |
作物前景与粮食形势,第4期，2012年12月 |
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| French |
Perspectives de récolte et situation alimentaire - no.4 décembre 2012 |
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| Spanish |
Perspectivas de cosechas y situación alimentaria - no. 4, diciembre 2012 |
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