FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT
In spite of erratic rains at beginning of cropping season, preliminary estimates for 2014 harvest point to an above-average cereal production
Increased supplies from new 2014 harvest have put downward pressure on cereal prices at the end of 2014
Humanitarian assistance still needed despite improved civil security situation
Cereal production is estimated to increase in 2014
Harvesting of the 2014 cereal crops is about to conclude. Most parts of the country witnessed erratic and below-average rains until mid-July that resulted in replanting in some areas. However, precipitation improved significantly since the last dekad of July over the main producing areas, thus replenishing water reserves, providing relief to stressed crops and improving crop conditions in most parts of the country. As a result, the National Agricultural Statistics Service has forecasted an above average harvest for 2014.
