FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 02/02 - AZERBAIJAN (1 February)
Grain production in 2001 was estimated at more than 2 million tonnes, which is higher than the improved harvest of the preceding year by about 550 000 tonnes. Grain harvest in 2001 included 1.5 million tonnes of wheat, 252 000 tonnes of barley and 150 000 tonnes of maize. Winter cereals are the most important crops in Azerbaijan and a similar harvest is expected this year as a matching area has been planted to cereals this winter.
Cereal import requirements for 2001/02 marketing year are estimated at 800 000 tonnes, mostly wheat, which should be commercially procured. However the most vulnerable and internally displaced population will continue to depend on targeted food assistance.