Cereal harvest is nearly complete and estimated at more than 2.4 million tonnes this year, which is nearly 400 000 tonnes higher than 2000/01 harvest. This year’s harvest includes 1.9 million tonnes of wheat, 292 000 tonnes of barley and 150 000 tonnes of maize. Area planted to cereals increased from 690 000 hectares in 2000/01 marketing year to 804 000 hectares this year. Most of the Cereal import requirement for 2002/03 marketing year, which is estimated at 629 000 tonnes, will be commercially procured. However, the most vulnerable and internally displaced population will continue to depend on targeted food assistance.