FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 09/98 - MONGOLIA* (3 September)
Average to above average rainfall in July and early-August in central and northern parts of the country have boosted moisture for this year’s grain crop for harvest later in the year.
The United States has recently pledged to donate 24 000 tonnes of wheat to the country to help bridge the supply gap in addition to the 11 000 tonnes provided last year. Japan has also donated 20 000 tonnes of wheat in 1998. The wheat is expected to be sold in the domestic market, and the proceeds to be used for development projects.
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