FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 11/00 - CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (6 November)

Following generally widespread and abundant rains during the rainy season, precipitation started to decrease in mid- October from the north towards the south. Harvesting of coarse grains is underway and prospects are favourable.

Following successive good harvests, the food supply situation remains satisfactory. The cereal import requirement for the 2000 marketing year is estimated at 29 000 tonnes, mainly wheat.

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