FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 01/00 - CHILE (3 February)
Harvesting of the 1999/2000 wheat crop continues normal weather conditions and output is forecast to recover from last year’s drought affected crop. Some 1.5 million tonnes are expected to be produced, compared to 1.2 the year before. Growing conditions and water reservoir levels are reported adequate for the 2000 maize crop. Harvesting is due to start from March and production is also forecast to recover significantly from last year.
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