FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 06/99 - CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (21 June)

Rains began early in February. They remained generally below normal in March and April but improved significantly in May, notably over the eastern half of the country, benefiting recently planted coarse grains.

Following a good cereal harvest in 1998, the food supply situation is satisfactory. For the 1999 marketing year (January/December), the cereal import requirement is estimated at 34 000 tonnes, mainly wheat.

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