FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 06/99 - JAPAN (2 June)
Rice planting in underway, though has been slowed somewhat by widespread heavy rain. The rainfall, however, boosted soil moisture supplies in southern and central parts. This year's rice area adjustment has been set at 963 000 hectares, similar to last year. Total potential rice area in the country is estimated at around 2.8 million hectares. Due to weaker demand for wheat products and stagnant demand for feed caused by a decline in the livestock population, the import of wheat and feed grains is expected to decline over the next year.
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