SOUTHERN AFRICA: A review of the 2011/12 cropping season

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FAO

Harvesting of the 2011/12 main season cereal crops is underway across Southern Africa and is expected to continue until June/July. Current crop prospects point to a slight decrease in maize production (the main food staple) compared to 2011, following a contraction in the area planted and a protracted dry spell in early 2012.

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http://www.fao.org/giews/english/shortnews/SouthernAfrica14052012.pdf