FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 09/98 - GUATEMALA (3 September)
Harvesting of the 1998/99 first season cereal crops is about to start, following some delay in plantings because of the late arrival of the rainy season, the result of the tail-end effects of El Niņo. The area planted to maize, the main cereal, in some parts is being affected by pests and some losses are anticipated. Improved yields relative to last year's drought-affected crops are affected elsewhere. Imports in marketing year 1998/99 (July/June) are forecast to decline from the previous year, but should still be relative highly reflecting the consistent domestic demand for this item particularly from the poultry feeding industry.
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