FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 06/00 - ZAMBIA (5 June)
Harvesting of the 2000 coarse grains, mainly maize, is well advanced and a good maize crop is in prospects. Preliminary estimates point to an increase of 7 percent in this year's maize output to an average level of 918 000 tonnes. Despite severe floods in early March and crop losses along the Zambezi Valley, abundant rains during the season benefited this year's maize crop and resulted in higher plantings and yields. Improved use of agricultural inputs, mainly in the commercial sector, also contributed to better yields. The outlook for cassava and other foodcrops is also satisfactory.
Reflecting the increase in production, the overall food supply situation is anticipated to improve in marketing year 2000/01 (April/May).
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