Mali plans to produce 10.9 million tonnes (Mt) of cereals in the 2023/24 agricultural campaign, more than 6% more than the previous season, the Ministry of Agriculture said yesterday. The projected increase in production is based on an expansion of the planting area and will also depend on good rainfall and successful fertilizer distribution, among other factors, the ministry said in its plan for the season. , reports Reuters. Recall that last campaign 2021/22, production fell by 11% compared to 2020/21 due to drought. Of the 10.9 Mt, maize is expected to account for around 4.1 Mt, followed by rice at 3 Mt and millet and sorghum at 1.9 Mt and 1.7 Mt respectively. National grain consumption is estimated at 5.4 Mt, the ministry said. ...
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