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Appendix C Examples of FEWS NET Products
Appendix C Examples of FEWS NET Products
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Appendix C Examples of FEWS NET Products (Current and archived FEWS NET products available at http://www. fews.net/south)
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A recent nutrition survey found over 20 percent GAM and 3.5 percent SAM in parts of Juba Valley and Gedo, where heavy rains have hindered food aid deliveries. Significant Events Timeline Zimbabwe: Although this year's maize harvest is a significant improvement compared to last year, it falls far short of domestic requirements, and Zimbabwe will again have to import a signifi cant amount of maize (see back page)
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The threat of severe food insecurity will persist and could worsen when the hunger season sets in later in the year. In South Africa, production declined sharply after farmers reduced Source: FEWS NET/USGS acreage planted to maize by 45 percent, following a record harvest and large carry over stocks from 2004/05.
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In response to the subsequently diminished purchasing power of many households and rising maize prices, the government has been providing 3.7 million Tanzanians with free or subsidized maize. Seasonal Calendar Timeline of critical events Tanzania rainfall regimes Current Hazard Summary The delayed start to msimu rains has shortened the agricultural season in unimodal areas and diminished cereal production prospects.
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Perennial crops, legumes, tubers and green maize are available in Mbeya, Iringa, Ruvuma and Rukwa regions. In Mbeya and Iringa regions, stocks of fresh produce of round and sweet potatoes, beans, green peas, peas and Persian fruits are available for purchase by traders along the road to Dar es Salaam.
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The impact of the current rainy season on crop performance varies considerably, even within villages, where maize crops status can range from knee high, to tasselling, to ripe. Wilting maize crops have been observed in several districts, including Southern highland districts where maize crops can also be found performing well (as in Njombe, Iringa, Chunya, and Mbarali)
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