FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 01/00 - UZBEKISTAN (3 February)
The area sown to winter crops on the large state farms (mainly wheat) increased by 4 percent to 1.36 million hectares. In addition, farmers also have to plant wheat on their household's plots, which would bring the aggregate area sown to wheat up to an estimated 1.46 million hectares. The winter grain production target is 4.1 million tonnes.
The 1999 wheat and barley crop is officially estimated at 3.9 million tonnes, some 140 000 tonnes above 1998. As the country also produces maize and rice, indications are that total 1999 grain production could be around 4.4 million tonnes. Imports of grain are being reduced to maintain a positive trade balance. Cereal imports in 1999/2000 are estimated to fall to about 355 000 tonnes, to be met commercially.
The 1999 cotton harvest increased by over 400 000 tonnes to 3.7 million tonnes.
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