FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 10/00 - BOLIVIA (11 September)
Harvesting of the 2000 winter wheat crop is underway in the main producing eastern Department of Santa Cruz. A belowaverage output is anticipated as a consequence of the heavy rains and flooding which affected plantings. By contrast, normal weather in the high plains is benefiting harvesting of the winter sorghum crop as well as early planting of the important potato crop.
Wheat imports in 2000/01 marketing year (July/June) is expected to increase from the previous year’s some 260 000 tonnes to about 325 000 tonnes in order to compensate for the decline in production.
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