FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 04/02 - RWANDA* (20 April)
Planting of the 2002 second-season foodcrops is complete. Abundant rains in January and February provided adequate soil moisture for sowing operations, while normal precipitation in March allowed good establishment of the sorghum and bean crops. The early outlook is favourable. The output of the 2002 first season foodcrops was estimated at 3.7 million tonnes, 28 percent higher than last year’s first season, with the largest increases in non-cereal crops (banana, sweet potato and cassava).
The overall food supply situation remains satisfactory. Prices of the main food staples have declined significantly.