FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 11/98 - URUGUAY (2 November)
Harvesting of the1998/99 wheat crop has started. Heavy rains in September affected the crop and a slightly lower than average output is expected. Harvesting of the barley crop has also started and a significant recovery is expected from last year’s El Niño affected crop.
Planting of the 1998/99 maize crop is underway for harvesting from March. Enlarged plantings are forecast, reflecting producers’ intentions to recover from the 1997/98 affected crop. Sowing of the important paddy crop is also underway for harvesting from March. The area planted is expected to increase considerably from the previous year weather affected crop as farmers are motivated by attractive prices and anticipated expanding exports
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