FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 06/99 - BOTSWANA (1 June)
Harvesting of 1999 coarse grains is underway. Prospects are unfavourable. Abundant rains at the beginning of the season allowed an expansion in area planted to cereals and benefited crop establishment. However, a dry spell and high temperatures in February, followed by irregular and below average precipitation negatively affected crops. As a result, production is forecast to remain below average though above the poor crop in 1998.
Despite the reduced harvest, the overall food supply situation is anticipated to remain stable in 1999/2000 (April/March) reflecting the country's import capacity.
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