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Addis Ababa - A joint report produced by the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organisation and the World Food Programme predicts near-record crop yields in Ethiopia this year. But despite the expected excellent harvest, some 2 million people will still require 180,000 tonnes of food aid in 1999.
The FAO/WFP Crop and Food Supply Agreement Mission to Ethiopia noted that cereal and pulse yields were forecasted to reach 11.69 million tonnes. That's up 36 percent from last year's poor harvest, but slightly less than the record crops of 1996.
WFP and FAO officials attributed the better crop yields to a favourable rainy season, increased use of fertilisers, improved seeds and few occurrences of crop diseases or pests. However, in some parts of the country, excessive rains cut short the planting season, flooded fields, damaged the barley and pulse crops and increased week infestation.
Ethiopia will have surplus crops available for export, but assuming that the Eritrean border remains tightly closed, this traditional outlet for surplus Ethiopian grain will not be available. Exports to neighbouring Sudan are also highly unlikely because of record harvests in that country. However, grain could be exported to Somalia, which suffered an estimated 125,000 tonnes deficit this year.
Even with improved yields, food insecurity has remained chronic in many parts of Ethiopia because of limited availability and access to food. In regions where food is scarce, incomes are extremely low. About half the population of Ethiopia lives below the poverty line.
The report noted that the relatively low number of people estimated to require relief food assistance in Ethiopia in 1999 conceals the fact that a much larger number suffer from chronic food insecurity. While the FAO/WFP mission estimated that only some 4 percent of the rural population will require food aid in 1999, approximately 26 million Ethiopians, or more than 40 percent of the farming population, do not produce enough food and income to meet their families' basic nutritional requirements.
The FAO/WFP mission said that total relief food distributions by the Ethiopian Government and NGOs will reach 294,932 tonnes of food this year. The report estimated a sharp drop in the food aid needs for Ethiopia in 1999, amounting to 181,871 tonnes for almost 1.9 million people for an average duration of six months. Of that total, 35 percent is required for the Amhara region, 33 percent for the Oromia region and 20 percent for the Tigray region. The report recommends that donors buy locally grown crops for food aid needs as much as possible to help bolster the market for local producers.
The FAO/WFP estimate does not include relief food needs for pastoral areas nor Ethiopians displaced by the border conflict with Eritrea. The Government has said that relief food is needed for almost 400,000 displaced people and Ethiopians expelled from Eritrea.
Tanzania Safari and Beach holiday - visiting the best of Tanzania's wildlife parks, ending with beach relaxation in Zanzibar. Private Safari with camping or Lodge option. Perfect for Honeymooners and families.	
This safari allows you to witness the very best of Tanzania. You will revel in all the wildlife viewing opportunities on the fabled plains of the Serengeti, around Lake Manyara, Tarangire & Ngorongoro	
Come and see the World's Greatest wildlife migration visiting Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire. The best time to visit is December to February and from May to July.	
Tanzania Private Lodge Safari, visiting the 'Big Five' areas of Tanzania on this 6 night safari to Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater. Accommodation is in three stars to five stars Lodges.	
A classic African Lodge Safari to Tanzania reveals the “Big Five” in their natural habitats; from Lake Manyara to the plains of the Serengeti. Starts and ends in Arusha	
Climb Kilimanjaro via Marangu Route, enjoy a safari experience in Tanzania's best National parks and end off relax on the beach in Zanzibar. A Private Safari with knowledgeable and competent driver/guides.	
The tour gives you a chance to make the top of Mount Kilimanjaro through Marangu route, which is the shortest and most popular route and thereafter you will experience the 'Big Five' areas of Tanzania	
Enjoy safari experience in Tanzania's best northern national parks and at the end relax on the beach in Zanzibar. A Private Safari with knowledgeable and competent driver/guides.	
These are the famous Parks in Northern Tanzania. Welcome to a world view of wildebeest, lions, elephants, rhino, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, warthogs and more wildlife. Sounds of birds in the wilderness.	
This safari takes you through the highlights of the unrivalled Parks of Northern Tanzania. This region has a natural abundance of wildlife, and protects the annual migration of millions of animals.	
Tanzania for the big game. Best views of the lions, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, black rhino, elephants amongst other wildlife species and birds. Beautiful fauna and flora	
Camping safari - sleep under the stars, close to nature and in the comfort of a 2 person walk in tents with ground sheets and foam mattresses. This itinerary gives best opportunity to see the BIG 5.	
Private safari to the best known wildlife sanctuary in the world, the Serengeti. Experience a Hot Air balloon ride over the plains of Africa. Choice of Lodge or Camping accommodation.	
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