FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 09/98 - COTE D'IVOIRE (3 September)

COTE D'IVOIRE (3 September)

Cumulative rainfall since the beginning of the season has been normal to below normal but rains remained widespread and harvest prospects for 1998 are about normal. Satellite vegetation images show above-average vegetation over the whole country. However, reduced rainfall in June and July could have reduced crop production in the south where the main maize and rice crops are currently being harvested.

The overall food supply situation is satisfactory and markets are adequately supplied. The cereal import requirement for 1998 (January/December), is estimated at 620 000 tonnes, mostly wheat and rice.

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