FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 09/98 - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (3 September)

Normal weather conditions are benefiting planting of the 1998/99 second season cereal and other foodcrops. Dry conditions, however, are reported in localized zones of the south, east and north- east of the country with slight damage to rainfed crops. Aggregate maize output for the year is forecast to be about average, a recovery from last year’s drought affected crop. Paddy production should increase significantly from 485 000 tonnes to about 520 000 tonnes. Rice imports in 1998 marketing year (January/December) have been estimated at about 50 000 tonnes. No need for imports of this important staple in 1999 marketing year (January/December) is anticipated.

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