date:Jul 07, 2014
orecast for world cereal production in 2014 now stands at 2,498 million tonnes (including rice in milled terms), 18 million tonnes up from the previous figure in June, although still 1% (23 million tonnes) below last year's record output. The recent upward revision reflects improved production prospects for coarse grains and wheat crops, particularly in the United States, the EU and India.
However, despite increased supplies and lower average prices, many people in conflict and drought stricken