date:Jul 19, 2013
recast at 69 900 tonnes, some 7.4 percent below last years estimated level.
Imports consist mainly of rice and wheat, forecast in the current marketing year at 63 000 and 6 900 tonnes, respectively.
Above average aggregate cereal crop gathered in 2012
The aggregate 2012 cereal production is estimated by FAO at 174 400 tonnes, including rice in paddy terms, some 3 percent above the 2011 output.
Rice is the main staple food in the country, with per capita consumption currently estimated at abo