FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 10/00 - UGANDA (18 September)
The outlook for the 2000 main season cereal crop is favourable. However, in some districts, including Kumi, Lira and Soroti, late and erratic rains have affected yields. Pasture and livestock conditions in pastoral areas in the north-east were reported to be adequate. Recent rains have also marked the beginning of the secondary season, enabling farmers with early sowing.
The overall food supply situation is adequate. Nevertheless, some parts of the country, including Masindi, Arua and Moyo districts were severely hit by recent drought. The food supply situation also remains precarious in Kotido and Moroto districts, with nearly 215 000 people needing urgent food assistance, mainly due to a poor harvest last season and loss of cattle due to raids. Furthermore, food assistance continues to be needed for nearly 112 000 people in Bundibugyo District displaced by civil unrest.
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