FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 11/98 - SYRIA (25 November)
Sowing of the winter grains has started and will continue until the end of the year. Production of wheat in 1998 is estimated at 4.1 million tonnes, 35 percent up from last year and that of barley at 983 000 tonnes, 8 percent higher than last year. Imports of wheat flour and rice in 1998/99 are forecast at 150 000 tonnes and 150 000 tonnes, respectively.
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