FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT
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Prospects for the 2013 main season paddy and maize crops are favourable
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Domestic prices of rice weakened seasonally in March, after a steady rise since May 2012
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Lower cereal imports in 2012/13 (April/March) marketing year and are expected to remain so during 2013/14
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Overall food security situation satisfactory but localized food insecurity persists