FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 11/98 - ALGERIA (25 November)
Land preparation for winter crops has started in most parts of the country. In central and eastern Algeria some early planting has started with recent rains. Production of cereals in 1998 more than doubled compared to last year, to 3 million tonnes, due to generally favourable weather conditions. Wheat production is estimated at 2 million tonnes, whilst the output of barley more than tripled to 1 million tonnes. Cereal imports in 1998/99 (July/June) are forecast at some 5.7 million tonnes.
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