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 Unfavourable prospects for current crops
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 Food supply shortfall in current marketing year requiring exceptional assistance
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 Unfavourable crop prospects and food supply shortfall
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OCEANIA: Australia�s 2004 wheat output is forecast at about 22 million tonnes, 3 million tonnes down from last year�s record. The planting season started well with good early rains but the return of dry conditions in April, especially in south-eastern parts, has dampened earlier hopes for bumper crops. |
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