The projected increase this year over 2012 is mainly the result of an 11 percent expected expansion in coarse grains output, with the US accounting for the bulk of the rise.
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The projected increase this year over 2012 is mainly the result of an 11 percent expected expansion in coarse grains output, with the US accounting for the bulk of the rise.
Pasture and water availability for livestock has worsened significantly in parts, resulting in distress sales of livestock at relatively low prices and about 4 000 livestock deaths.
Food aid is supplementing household stocks; however, the estimated fall in cereal production and emergency sales of livestock are expected to tighten the food security conditions later in 2013.