FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 11/98 - RWANDA* (25 November)
Planting of the 1999 first season foodcrops is complete. Growing conditions are satisfactory following generally normal to above-normal rains in September and October. However, persistent insecurity in north-western prefectures, continues to cause massive population displacements, disrupting agricultural activities. Reduced harvests are anticipated in these areas, hindering the recovery of agricultural production.
The output of the 1998 second season foodcrops, harvested in the middle of the year, was estimated to be substantially higher than the same season last year, and around the pre-civil strife level of 1990. As a result, prices of food staples have declined over recent months.
The number of displaced persons in north-western prefectures has continued to increase. The food and nutritional situation of the displaced is reported to be serious. Food assistance is being provided to some 360 000 in Ruhengeri, Gisenyi and Gikongoro prefectures.
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