FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 09/98 - MALI (15 September)
Precipitation remained generally widespread and abundant in July and August, but decreased somewhat in the centre-east in late August; however, it improved in early September. Crops are developing satisfactorily. Pastures are generally adequate. There were unconfirmed reports from nomads of Desert Locust adults in mid-August in the Adrar des Iforas south of Kidal between Wadi Alkit and Wadi Edjerer.
Following an above-average 1997 aggregate cereal output with record rice production, the overall food supply situation remains satisfactory. Cereal surpluses were available and substantial quantities have been exported, notably to Burkina Faso and Mauritania. The national early warning system (SAP) had classified several arrondissements in the north and west of Tombouctou region and in several parts of Kayes, Mopti and S�gou regions as at risk of food supply difficulties and recommended the provision of 8 600 tonnes of cereals to assist 318 000 people for 3 months.
A joint FAO/CILSS Crop Assessment Mission is scheduled in late October to estimate 1998 crop production.
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