FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 06/00 - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (2 June)

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (2 June)

Harvesting of the 2000/01 first season coarse grain and paddy crops has started under normal weather conditions. The dry spell in the first quarter of the year did not affect crops and average output is anticipated, which represent a recovery from the 1999/2000 season in particular for maize, following the severe impact of hurricane “Georges” at the end of 1998. A two-year protracted relief recovery operation is being implemented to assist affected populations. Food assistance is being provided under this operation.

Wheat imports in 2000/01 marketing year (July/June) are expected to be between 270 000 and 280 000 tonnes, close to the previous year. Maize imports are anticipated to decline from last year’s 700 000 tonnes to some 650 000 tonnes. Rice imports in year 2001 (January/December) should be close to this year’s imports of some 70 000 tonnes.

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