date:Feb 18, 2014
Harvesting of the 2013 main season crops, mainly rice and maize, was completed by December.
The 2013 paddy production is expected to reach a record level at 88,000 tonnes, some 4 per cent above last years bumper level, reports FAO.
The increase is mainly attributed to a slight expansion in plantings and higher yields, following favourable weather conditions.
Similarly, the 2013 maize crop is estimated at 81,400 tonnes, slightly above previous years bumper output. The slight increase is mainly