FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 01/00 - CAPE VERDE (1 February)
Seasonably dry conditions prevail. An FAO/CILSS Crop Assessment Mission in October estimated 1999 cereal production at a record 25 700 tonnes which is about 5 times higher than in 1998 and 1997 and the last five-year average.
Following this record crop, the overall food supply situation has improved in rural areas affected by several successive poor crops. Following regular cereal imports, markets are well supplied and prices are stable. 1999 domestic production covers only about a quarter of consumption requirement, however, stocks and planned imports or food aid for the year 2000 are adequate to cover needs.
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