FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 09/98 - BOLIVIA (3 September)
Dry weather conditions have affected the development of the 1998 wheat (winter) crop in the important producing eastern department of Santa Cruz. Harvesting is about to start and lower than average yields are anticipated. Fieldwork in preparation for planting of the 1998/99 first season cereal crops is underway in the high plains and Andean valleys which have also been affected by the lack of rains. Planting of the important potato crop has just initiated. Assistance for the rehabilitation of the affected areas has been requested by the Government.
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