Map of crop prospects and food supply situation

OCEANIA

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FIJI PAPUA NEW GUINEA NEW ZEALAND SOLOMON ISLANDS NEW CALEDONIA VANUATU
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Unfavourable prospects for current crops
Food supply shortfall in current marketing year requiring exceptional assistance
 
Unfavourable crop prospects and food supply shortfall

 

OCEANIA: In Australia, widespread rains in March have ensured good soil moisture for the 2000 winter crop season due to start in May. Early indications point to a possible reduction in wheat area but increased barley plantings in response to current price prospects, which are somewhat better for the latter crop.

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