"Unfavourable Prospects for Current Crops": Refer to prospects
of a shortfall in production of current crops as a result of a reduction of
the area planted and/or adverse weather conditions, plant pests, diseases and
other calamities which indicate a need for close monitoring of the crops for
the remainder of the growing season.
"Shortfalls in Food Supplies in Current Marketing Year Requiring Exceptional
External Assistance": Refer to an exceptional shortfall in aggregate
supplies or a localized deficit as a result of crop failures, natural disasters,
interruption of imports, disruption of distribution, excessive post-harvest
losses, other supply bottlenecks and/or an increased demand for food arising
from population movements within the country or an influx of refugees. In the
case of an exceptional shortfall in aggregate food supplies, exceptional and/or
emergency food aid may be required to cover all or part of the deficit.
"Distribution of Local and/or Exportable Surpluses Requiring External
Assistance": Refers to a situation of an exceptional surplus existing
in a particular area of a country which needs to be transported to deficit areas
in the same country or the neighbouring countries for which purpose external
assistance is required.
NOTE: This report is prepared on the responsibility of the FAO Secretariat with information from official and unofficial sources. Since conditions can change rapidly and information may not always represent the current crop or food supply situation as of present date, further enquiries should be made before any action is taken. None of the reports should be regarded in any way as statements of governmental views. Enquiries may be directed to Mr. Abdur Rashid, Chief, Global Information and Early Warning Service, Commodities and Trade Division, (ESC), FAO, Rome (Telex: 610181 FAO I, GIEWS Direct Facsimile: 0039-06-5705-4495, E-mail INTERNET: [email protected]). |
The designations employed and the presentation of material in this bulletin do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.