FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 04/01 - TUNISIA (27 March)
Growing conditions have been generally favourable for winter grains this year in the northern region, the main producing area of the country. Significant rains continued to benefit crop development in March and a good harvest is in prospect. However, conditions have been less favourable in the centre and the south, where crops have been adversely affected by a prolonged dry spell. The resulting low soil moisture levels are likely to affect overall yields in these areas. The area sown to cereals in 2000/01, mainly wheat, is estimated at 1.24 million hectares, which is below the previous year’s level, due to low rainfall in main growing areas at the time of planting. Overall, a recovery in production from last year’s poor harvest is expected, but the size will depend on conditions during the next two months.
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