FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 11/98 - MOZAMBIQUE* (25 November)

MOZAMBIQUE* (25 November)

Some rains received in late October favoured early planting of the 1998/99 cereal crop. In 1998, increased area planted and good yields resulted in cereal production of 1.69 million tonnes, higher than both last year and the average for the previous five years. Production of cassava, groundnuts and beans also increased significantly.

Following several years of steady increase in food production, the overall food supply position has improved further in the current marketing year. The import requirement in rice and wheat in 1998/99, estimated at 67 000 tonnes and 145 000 tonnes, respectively, will be met by private sector imports. Food assistance is anticipated only in localized areas where floods and drought caused some crop losses.

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