FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 06/01 - NICARAGUA (30 May)
A timely start of the rainy season suggests a favourable prospect for winter coarse grain crops currently being planted in humid and semi-humid areas. The area planted this campaign is officially forecast to be about 4 per cent smaller than last year due to low prices and financial constraints. Paddy output in year 2000 is expected to be close to 300 000 tonnes.
Import requirements in marketing year 2001/02 (Jul/Jun) are forecast at 120 000 tonnes of wheat, 90 000 tonnes of maize and 90 000 tonnes of rice.