FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 04/01 - CANADA (3 April)
In Canada, the bulk of the 2001 wheat crop is due to be sown from May to June. The area planted is expected to expand marginally from the previous year and overall output of wheat is tentatively forecast at almost 27 million tonnes, compared to 26.8 million tonnes in 2000. The bulk of the coarse grains crops will be sown in May-June. Latest indications of farmers planting intentions point to a likely increase in area dedicated to the main coarse grains. Output of barley and maize are currently forecast to increase by 9.5 percent and almost 30 percent respectively to 14.7 million tonnes and 8.9 million tonnes respectively.
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