FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 04/99 - BOLIVIA (6 April)
Normal to above-normal rains are reported in several parts of the country since early-March following weeks of dry weather which could have an adverse effect on the developing crops, particularly in the main producing eastern Department of Santa Cruz. In the highlands and valleys, by contrast, cold spells have affected the crops. Harvesting of the 1999 main season cereal crops is about to start and a recovery in production, mainly coarse grains, is anticipated from last year’s El Niño affected crops. Improved outputs are also anticipated from the important potato crop, as well as other root crops.
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