FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 11/00 - SUDAN* (6 November)
A recent FAO/WFP Crop and Food Supply Assessment Mission to southern Sudan estimated a deficit in cereal production, particularly in North Bahr el Ghazal, Bahr el Jebel, East Equatoria, Jonglei and Juba. However, some surplus production was noted in West Equatoria, Lakes and West Bahr el Ghazal.
In central and northern Sudan, harvesting of the 2000 main season cereal crops is about to start. Despite a late start to rainfall, overall harvest prospects have improved with prolonged rains. An FAO/WFP Crop and Food Supply Assessment Mission is planned to visit the northern parts of the country from mid-November to assess the 2000 main season cereal production and estimate overall commercial imports/exports and food aid requirements in 2001.
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