FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 06/00 - BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA* (3 June)

BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA* (3 June)

The downward trend in winter grain plantings is continuing, reflecting poor profitability of wheat in both BiH and Rep. Srpska. By contrast, the area sown to maize continues to increase. To meet consumption demand, wheat imports have increased steadily and in the 2000/01 marketing year are projected to increase beyond the 300 000 tonnes imported in 1999/2000. The economy has been negatively affected by civil unrest in the region but indications are that the crop and overall food supply situation have not been unduly disrupted.

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