date:Apr 15, 2014
Post forecasts rice production for MY 2014/15 to reach 5.6 million tons representing a 10 per cent increase compared to MY 2013/14.
Rice imports for MY 2013/14 are forecast to remain stable compared to the previous year (3.6 million tons). The Government of Cote dIvoire anticipates reducing imports by 30 per cent due to local production increases while Post believes that imports may decline by 13 per cent.
From 30 September to 14 October 2013, 11 West African fellows from Senegal (8), Burkina