FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 06/99 - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (22 June)
f Normal rains continue to benefit development of the 1999/2000 first season rainfed maize and minor foodcrops, mainly plantains and roots. Water reservoirs are also reported to be at satisfactory levels for the irrigated paddy crop being harvested. Pastures have also benefited from the rains. Timely technical and financial assistance have been provided to farmers affected last year by El Niño drought and hurricane “Georges”. Early forecasts indicate that maize and paddy production will be average to above-average respectively, providing weather remains normal.
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