FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 06/99 - BENIN (21 June)
The rainy season started in early March, with sufficient rainfall over the south to allow planting of the first maize crop. Rainfall decreased in May and early June but remained generally sufficient for adequate crop development, except in the north where reduced rainfall may have affected sorghum and millet development. Some replanting may have occurred in localized areas.
The overall food supply situation is satisfactory. The reduced demand from Sahelian countries that had a good harvest in 1998, is allowing prices to remain low. The cereal import requirement for 1999 (January/December) is estimated at 200 000 tonnes (including re-exports) of wheat and rice.
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