FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 09/98 - AFGHANISTAN* (3 September)

AFGHANISTAN* (3 September)

An FAO/WFP Crop and Food Supply Assessment Mission which recently visited the country estimated the 1998 total cereal production at 3.8 million tonnes, 5 percent higher than last year and the highest since 1978, as a result of generally favourable precipitation during winter and spring, improved security in many areas and some progress in agricultural rehabilitation. However, the food situation is likely to remain tight in the areas affected by civil strife and recent earthquakes. Cereal imports in 1998/99 (July/June) are forecast at 740 000 tonnes.

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