FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops and Shortages 06/02 - CAMEROON (3 June)

CAMEROON (3 June)

Rains started in the south in March. They became particularly abundant in the south and centre in April, permitting land preparation and first plantings.

The overall food supply situation is satisfactory. Cereal imports (including re-exports) in the 2002 marketing year are estimated at 310 000 tonnes.