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- cereal and livestock prices; and
- analyze factors affecting the current food security situation.
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Zimbabwe Food Security Country Brief, September 2011-February 2012
22 Mar 2012, Zimbabwe
- Maize prices were slightly higher; nevertheless levels remained steady during most of 2011.
- The overall food security situation remains stable; however the peak of the lean season in January/February together with the high prices, constrained food access for the low income [...]
Armenia Food Security and Agriculture Highlights, October–December 2011 (in Armenian)
21 Mar 2012, Asia - Caucasus, Armenia
Armenia Food Security and Agriculture Highlights, October–December 2011
19 Mar 2012, Asia - Caucasus, Armenia
- In 2011, agricultural production increased by 14% compared with 2010. Cereal production was respectively 35% and 24% above 2010 and 2006–2010 average levels.
- The Food Price Index increased by 12.3% in 2011 compared with 2010. Prices of bread and beef remained [...]
Azerbaijan Food Security and Agriculture Highlights, October–December 2011
19 Mar 2012, Asia - Caucasus, Azerbaijan
- Agricultural production in 2011 was 5.8% above 2010 level. Cereal production was 23% higher than 2010 level.
- Food prices have increased by 10.6% in 2011 for a broad spectrum of food commodities including staple food.
- Cereal imports in 2011 were 13% [...]
Market Price Information: Towards Enhanced Harmonization and Data Sharing
5 Mar 2012, Asia - Southeast, Lao PDR
The workshop was held on 13 June 2011 at Settha Palace Hotel, Vientiane Capital. The meeting was organized by the Department of Planning, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) in collaboration with the National Science Council (NSC), with technical [...]
Afghanistan Food Security Country Brief, May - August 2011
25 Oct 2011, Afghanistan
- Wheat prices have been steadily rising since mid 2010 in most markets and are expected to remain high due to the reduced harvest.
- Localized food insecurity is reported in [...]
Bangladesh Food Security Country Brief, May-August 2011
25 Oct 2011, Bangladesh
- Rice prices went down as the new harvest reached markets, however heavy monsoon seasonal rains are likely to drive prices back to a high level.
- Conditions of Food security have been deteriorating in recent months mostly due to severe flooding. Agencies [...]
Bolivia Food Security Country Brief, May - August 2011
25 Oct 2011, Bolivia
- Prices of rice, yellow maize and wheat flour have shown a decreasing trend in recent months thanks to the new harvest in March 2011.
- Food security was expected to improve but agencies report high prevalence of undernourishment and a situation of [...]
Burkina Faso Food Security Country Brief, May - August 2011
25 Oct 2011, Burkina Faso
- Coarse grain prices have remained mostly stable across the country up to July, reflecting ample supplies; however prices have began to increase in August as the lean season has approached.
- Food security conditions during the reporting period have been generally stable; [...]
Democratic Republic of the Congo Food Security Country Brief, May - August 2011
25 Oct 2011, D.R. of the Congo
- High food prices persist, but decline was observed in August 2011, in some of the markets: maize prices in Kisangani and Bunia showed a declining trend whereas local rice and cassava flour prices increased.
- According to international agencies the situation of [...]