date:Jul 19, 2013
The FAO reports the 2013 wheat production is estimated to be slightly higher than last years level, mainly due to an estimated increase in plantings and favourable weather during growing season.
Planting of the 2013 maize was completed in March, while that of rice and millet commenced in May and will continue into August.
Rainfall has been generally good from late May to early June, benefiting planting operations.
The cereal import requirement for the 2013/14 marketing year (July/June) are fo