FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 04/02 - EGYPT (10 April)
Planting of the 2002 irrigated wheat crop, as well as that of barley and other food crops such as lentils, beans, chick peas, etc., has been completed under normal weather conditions. An increase in the area planted is reported for some of the crops, particularly barley.
Wheat imports in marketing year 2002/03 (July/June) are expected to increase on the previous year to about 6.2 million tonnes, reflecting the strong demand for this food staple.