FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 04/99 - ECUADOR (6 April)
Above-normal rains by end- February caused flooding, particularly in the coastal provinces of Esmeraldas, in the north, and the central and southern Manabi and Guayas, with consequent adverse effect on the crops. Harvesting of the 1999 main season yellow maize crop is about to start and, despite the heavy rains, output is expected to increase significantly from 1998 when the crops were severely damaged by El Niño. White maize harvesting will commence mainly from June. Paddy harvesting is also about to start and a significant recovery from last year’s affected crop is anticipated.
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