FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 10/00 - CAMEROON (15 September)
Following abundant and widespread rains in late July and early August, precipitation decreased in mid and late August in the south but resumed in early September. By contrast, in the north, precipitation remained adequate in August and decreased in early September. Coarse grains are generally developing satisfactorily.
Following an above- average cereal harvest in 1999, the overall food supply situation is satisfactory except in some flooded areas in the north. Congolese refugees are present in northern Cameroon. Cereal imports for domestic use and reexport during the 2000 marketing year are estimated at 290 000 tonnes, mostly wheat and rice.
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