FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 11/98 - TUNISIA (25 November)
Recent rains have prompted early planting in some areas. However, more rains are needed for widespread planting. The output of cereals in 1998 is estimated at 1.7 million tonnes, 58 percent up on last year. Production of wheat is estimated to be 53 percent higher than last year and the barley output increased by 90 percent to 303 000 tonnes. Imports of wheat and barley in 1998/99 (July/June) are forecast at 900 000 tonnes and 300 000 tonnes, respectively.
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