FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 09/01 - CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (7 September)

Rains decreased during the first dekad of July, notably in the east. They increased significantly from the second dekad of July and remained widespread in August. Abundant and widespread rains were registered in late August and early September.

The food supply situation remains satisfactory. The cereal import requirement for the 2001 marketing year is estimated at 33 000 tonnes, mainly wheat.