GIEWS Special Alert  No.329 - Sahel-  19 May  2010

Trade and Markets Division

GIEWS Special Alert No.329 - Sahel- 19 May 2010

THE FOOD SITUATION IS OF GRAVE CONCERN IN PARTS OF THE SAHEL, NOTABLY IN NIGER

Year of publication 2010

Pages 2

Author Trade and Markets Division

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Series title Special Reports and Alerts

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) In 2009, agricultural production has been seriously affected in parts of the Sahel following late onset of rains, prolonged dry spells and significant pest infestations. The eastern and central parts of the Subregion were most affected with cereal outputs estimated to have declined by 30 percent in Niger, 17 percent in Burkina Faso and 11 percent in Chad, compared to 2008. Although favourable growing conditions boosted cereal output in most of the western part, irregular rains led to a 24 percen t drop in cereal production in Mauritania.

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