FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 11/00 - UGANDA (6 November)
Harvesting of the 2000 main season cereal crop is complete. In some districts, including Kumi, Lira and Soroti, late and erratic rains have affected yields. Pasture and livestock conditions in pastoral areas in the north-east were reported to be adequate due to recent beneficial rains.
Prospects for the 2000 second season food crops, to be harvested from next January, have improved with recent good rains.
The overall food supply situation is satisfactory. However, the situation remains precarious in the north-east, mainly due to last season's poor harvest and loss of cattle due to raids. Food assistance also continues to be needed for nearly 112 000 people in Bundibugyo District, in the west, displaced by civil unrest.
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