Assessments

Highlights 2002/03 maize production is double that of 2001/02, with the majority of districts achieving a 100 percent increase over last year's production. The Government is still importing maize into the country despite the good harvest. FEWS NET…

MAJOR CONCLUSIONS 1. Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique continue to have unacceptably high rates of malnutrition 2. The slow national trend of improvement in the 1990s ceased, except for Lesotho; Zimbabwe and Zambia showed a deterioration in 2001-2003 3. National averages hide…

Mission Highlights Total cereal production in Mozambique for 2002/03 is estimated at over 1.8 million tonnes, some 2.5 percent above last year's level. However, in southern and some of central provinces prolonged dry spells and high temperatures caused almost total failure…

OVERVIEW This issue highlights the plight of communities affected by continued insecurity in Lower Jubba where access for humanitarian organisations continues to be a major constraint in the delivery of appropriate assistance. In the Sool Plateau, the nutrition…

Mission Highlights Although national cereal production is considerably up on last year, a significant food gap remains, particularly affecting those who lost their crops mainly due to erratic weather in different parts of the country. Coping mechanisms are seriously stressed…

Mission Highlights Cereal production in Zambia in 2003 shows substantial recovery from the drought affected previous year. Production of maize, the country's main staple crop, is estimated at about 1.16 million tonnes, almost double the output of 2002 season (602…

FSAU acknowledges the contribution of key partners FEWS NET, CARE, WFP, SC-UK, UNCU, UNDP FSAU REPORTS AND ACTIVITIES ** The FSAU Gu 2003 Seasonal Workshop and analysis will take place between 16-24 June in Hargeisa. This will assess crop establishment in…

Mission Highlights Domestic cereal supply in 2003/04 is estimated at 118 200 tonnes, while total national consumption requirement is estimated at 438 900 tonnes. This results in a cereal import requirement of 320 700 tonnes. Commercial imports are projected at…

FOOD SECURITY RISKS CONTINUE DESPITE GOOD PRODUCTION Households and communities in the SADC region are considerably more vulnerable to food and livelihood insecurity today than they were a decade ago. This is illustrated by the impact of the 2002 food crisis…

Mission Highlights Domestic cereal supply in 2003/04 is estimated at 78 100 tonnes, while total national consumption requirement is estimated at 205 800 tonnes. This results in an import requirement of 127 700 tonnes. Commercial imports are estimated at 103 400 tonnes…