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Crop Situation Update - Joint Assessment Mission of 2013 Summer Crops and Outlook of 2013/14 Winter Crops
Abstract:
Growing condition for summer crops were favorable in 2013: average rainfall July- September was the largest in the last five years and supply of fertilizer by Agricultural Inputs Company Limited (AICL) improved dramatically compared to last year. Hence, farmer were able to have a better harvest of paddy, maize and buckwheat. As a result, a the production of summer cereals this year, at 7.67 million mt, was at record levels. As such, the 2013 summer cereal production surpassed to the normal level and last year production by 11.90 percent and 12.10 percent respectively. Cereal Production has not increased in Nepal but also climbed globally by 8.4 percent compared to the last year. FAO has estimated global cereal production at 25,000 million mt. In India also , the 2013 Kharif crop productions has increased, through marginally (i.e 0.9 percent) and is estimated at 129.3 million mt. As usual the summer cereal output in Nepal is overwhelmingly paddy and maize. With a production of 5.04 million mt and 2.3 million mt, the share of paddy and maize in summer cereal production is estimated at 66 percent and 30 percent respectively. Jhapa and Bhojpur are the largest paddy and maize producing districts with their production recorded at 365 thousand mt and 124 thousand mt respectively. #CropSituation #SummerAndWinterCrop
Publisher: GoN, FAO, WFP Type / Script:
Publication  in  English
Keywords:
 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS, PRODUCTION, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS, CROP YIELDS, FOOD, FOOD AND NUTRITION, CROPS, CROP MANAGEMENT, AGRICULTURAL CROPS, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS, PLANTS, MINIATURE PRODUCE, WHEAT, MAIZE
Thematic Group:
WFP, (2013)
Thesaurus:
04.02.01 - Crop Management
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Crop Situation Update - Joint Assessment Mission of 2013 Summer Crops and Outlook of 2013/14 Winter Crops
Abstract:
Growing condition for summer crops were favorable in 2013: average rainfall July- September was the largest in the last five years and supply of fertilizer by Agricultural Inputs Company Limited (AICL) improved dramatically compared to last year. Hence, farmer were able to have a better harvest of paddy, maize and buckwheat. As a result, a the production of summer cereals this year, at 7.67 million mt, was at record levels. As such, the 2013 summer cereal production surpassed to the normal level and last year production by 11.90 percent and 12.10 percent respectively. Cereal Production has not increased in Nepal but also climbed globally by 8.4 percent compared to the last year. FAO has estimated global cereal production at 25,000 million mt. In India also , the 2013 Kharif crop productions has increased, through marginally (i.e 0.9 percent) and is estimated at 129.3 million mt. As usual the summer cereal output in Nepal is overwhelmingly paddy and maize. With a production of 5.04 million mt and 2.3 million mt, the share of paddy and maize in summer cereal production is estimated at 66 percent and 30 percent respectively. Jhapa and Bhojpur are the largest paddy and maize producing districts with their production recorded at 365 thousand mt and 124 thousand mt respectively.
Publisher: GoN, FAO, WFP Type / Script:
Publication  in  English
Keywords:
 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND POLICY; RURAL SOCIOLOGY, PRODUCTION, AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS, CROP YIELDS, FOOD, FOOD AND NUTRITION, CROPS, CROP MANAGEMENT, AGRICULTURAL CROPS, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS, PLANTS, MINIATURE PRODUCE, WHEAT, MAIZE
Thematic Group:
WFP, (2013)
Thesaurus:
04.02.01 - Crop Management
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Crop Situation Update - Joint Assessment Mission of 2013 Summer Crops and Outlook of 2013/14 Winter Crops
Abstract:
Highlights: 1. The 2013 summer crop (paddy, maize, millet, and buckwheat) output was estimated at 7.67 million metric tons (mt), an increase of 12.10 percent compared to last year and 11.90 percent compared to the five-year average or ‘normal’ level. 2. Out of the total summer crop production of 7.67 million mt, the production of paddy, maize, millet, and buckwheat was estimated at 5.04 million mt, 2.3 million mt, 0.30 million mt, and 0.010 million mt respectively. Compared to the normal level, the largest production gain was observed in maize (13.80 percent) followed by paddy (11.74 percent), buckwheat (7.22 percent), and millet (0.33 percent). 3. Adequate and timely rainfall coupled with better availability of fertilizers is considered the key reason for increased production in 2013. Average rainfall during July-September 2013 was the largest in the last five years and was recorded at 115 percent of the normal level. 4. A majority (96 percent) of the summer crop output comes from paddy and maize. The largest crop output was from the eastern region (2.16 million mt) followed by the central and western regions. Jhapa and Bhojpur are the largest paddy and maize producing districts with their respective production estimated at 365 thousand mt and 124 thousand mt. 5. Despite aggregate production increases, some districts (especially Dhanusa, Bhaktapur, Kavre, and Jumla) observed localized production drops in paddy. In Dhanusa, 19 Village Development Committees (VDCs) incurred a production loss of 56,000 mt due to a dry spell. 6. Despite aggregate production increases, some districts (especially Dhanusa, Bhaktapur, Kavre, and Jumla) observed localized production drops in paddy. In Dhanusa, 19 Village Development Committees (VDCs) incurred a production loss of 56,000 mt due to a dry spell. 7. The value of cereal imports during the first four months (July-October) of the Nepali Fiscal Year 2070/71 stood at 4.7 billion NPR, a marginal drop compared to the same period last year. With an import value of 2.4 billion NPR, rice occupies the largest share (51 percent) in total cereal imports. 8. As estimated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) global cereal production increased by 8.4 percent and stood at 2,500 million metric tons (710.8 million mt of wheat, 1294.8 million mt of coarse grains, and 494.2 million mt of milled rice). 9. In India, according to the first advance estimate, the 2013 Kharif crop output was 129.32 million mt.
Publisher: GoN, FAO, WFP Type / Script:
Publication  in  English
Keywords:
 FOOD, AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT, AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION, AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT, AGRICULTURAL POLICY, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, FOOD AID, FOOD COMPOSITION, FOOD CONSUMPTION, FOOD CONTAMINATION, FOOD SECURITY, FOOD RESERVES, MARKETS, PEACEBUILDING, LIVELIHOOD, CONFLICT, LIVESTOCK, NATURAL RESOURCES, ORGANIC FARMING, HORTICULTURE
Thematic Group:
WFP, (2013)
Thesaurus:
04.02.01 - Crop Management
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Feeder: LUNI SHRESTHA, Editor: ANG1EE12, Auditor:
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Crop Situation Update - Joint Assessment Mission of 2013 Summer Crops and Outlook of 2013/14 Winter Crops
Abstract:
The 2013 summer crop (paddy, maize, millet, and buckwheat) output was estimated at 7.67 million metric tons (mt), an increase of 12.10 percent compared to last year and 11.90 percent compared to the five-year average or ‘normal’ level 1.Out of the total summer crop production of 7.67 million mt, the production of paddy, maize, millet, and buckwheat was estimated at 5.04 million mt, 2.3 million mt, 0.30 million mt, and 0.010 million mt respectively. Compared to the normal level, the largest production gain was observed in maize (13.80 percent) followed by paddy (11.74 percent), buckwheat (7.22 percent), and millet (0.33 percent). Adequate and timely rainfall coupled with better availability of fertilizers is considered the key reason for increased production in 2013. Average rainfall during July-September 2013 was the largest in the last five years and was recorded at 115 percent of the normal level 2. A majority (96 percent) of the summer crop output comes from paddy and maize. The largest crop output was from the eastern region (2.16 million mt) followed by the central and western regions. Jhapa and Bhojpur are the largest paddy and maize producing districts with their respective production estimated at 365 thousand mt and 124 thousand mt. Despite aggregate production increases, some districts (especially Dhanusa, Bhaktapur, Kavre, and Jumla) observed localized production drops in paddy. In Dhanusa, 19 Village Development Committees (VDCs) incurred a production loss of 56,000 mt due to a dry spell. In Kavre and Bhaktapur 2,200 ha of paddy was infected by Neck Blast and Bacterial Leaf Blight as some hybrid varieties, DY-69, DY 28, and DY 18, recommended for the Terai, could not adapt to the local agro-ecological conditions. In Bhaktapur alone, crop damage was estimated at NPR 97 million. The value of cereal imports during the first four months (July-October) of the Nepali Fiscal Year 2070/71 stood at 4.7 billion NPR, a marginal drop compared to the same period last year. With an import value of 2.4 billion NPR, rice occupies the largest share (51 percent) in total cereal imports. griculture Organization (FAO) global cereal production increased by 8.4 percent and stood at 2,500 million metric tons (710.8 million mt of wheat, 1294.8 million mt of coarse grains, and 494.2 million mt of milled rice). In India, according to the first advance estimate, the 2013 Kharif crop output was 129.32 million mt, marginally higher compared to last year. Production of paddy, however, has declined marginally.
Publisher: GoN, FAO, WFP Type / Script:
Publication  in  English
Keywords:
 CROP SITUATION UPDATE, SUMMER CROPS, OUTLOOK, WINTER CROPS, WEATHER, AGRITULTURAL INPUT, MECHANIZATION, TRADE, FOOD MARKET, FOOD SECURITY, IRRIGATION FARMING, NUCLEAR AGRICULTURE, ORGANIC FARMING
Thematic Group:
WFP, (2013)
Thesaurus:
04.02.01 - Crop Management
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