In Burkina Faso, the 2021/22 cereal season down 10%

Published Dec 13, 2021

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Burkina Faso's 2021/22 cereal season is projected to yield 4.709 million tonnes, marking a 9.07% decrease due to adverse weather and security challenges. Despite the overall decline, maize and rice production have seen increases of 12.9% and 20.9% respectively from the previous season. The country achieves 94% of its cereal needs, though 20 provinces face deficits and around 1.646 million people require immediate food assistance. To address these challenges, a plan to support the food insecure and malnourished, costing FCFA 200 billion CFA francs (€ 305 million), will be implemented, in addition to anticipating a substantial vegetable, cereal, and fruit production during the dry season.

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The 2021/22 cereal season in Burkina Faso is forecast at 4.709 million tonnes (Mt), down 9.07% compared to the previous season, announced the Minister of Agriculture, Salifou Ouedraogo after food and nutrition situation forecasting committee. A decrease attributable to unfavorable weather conditions and insecurity. However, the minister said maize production was up 12.9% and rice production by 20.9% compared to 2020/21. While cereal production meets 94% of national needs, 20 out of 45 provinces are in deficit and 1.646 million people need immediate food assistance between October and December. Faced with this situation, a response and support plan for people vulnerable to food insecurity and malnutrition at a ...

Source: Commodafrica