World Reduction in Grain Production Says FAO Report
February 13, 2009| |
Global cereal output in 2009 is estimated to be less than that of 2008 says the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report Crop Prospects and Food Situation. Smaller plantings and adverse weather as well as high input costs are the main culprits. Planted area in Europe and the United States declined while prolonged dry weather adversely affected crop prospects in Asia. Drought and persistent dry weather were also problems in South America.
For more of the FAO report visit http://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/10127/icode/
http://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/10127/icode/
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