FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 04/01 - THAILAND (26 March)
Heavy rainfall in the first two dekads of March in southern and north-western parts of the country slowed fieldwork for second season rice. Earlier harvesting of main wet season rice crop was completed in January/February. 2000/01 rice production is forecast at around 24 million tonnes providing weather conditions remain satisfactory.
Rice exports dropped slightly from a record of 6.68 million tonnes in 1999 to 6.54 million tonnes last year. Exports are projected to decline further this year due to weaker demand.
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