FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 10/00 - BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA* (13 September)

BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA* (13 September)

The downward trend in winter grain plantings is continuing, reflecting poor profitability of wheat in both BiH and Rep. Srpska. By contrast, the area sown to maize continues to increase but yields are expected to be less than last year in response to hot and dry weather this summer. Animal fodder and pastures were also affected. To meet consumption demand, wheat imports have increased steadily and in the 2000/01 marketing year are projected to increase beyond the 300 000 tonnes imported in 1999/2000.

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