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GIEWS Food Outlook Report

Democratic People's Republic of Korea Affected by Floods

Aug 9th, 2011 • by Sara Gustafson

GIEWS has just released an update on flooding in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Due to excessive rainfall in July, the southern provinces are experiencing severe flooding and localized crop damage.

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Comprehensive FAO GIEWS Resources for Horn of Africa Drought and Food Security Crisis

Aug 5th, 2011 • by Sara Gustafson

Keep up to date on the latest reports from FAO GIEWS on the ongoing food security crisis in the Horn of Africa. This page will be regularly updated with new information and resources released by GIEWS.

Drought-related Food Insecurity: A Focus on the Horn of Africa
(English)

Famine Thresholds Surpassed in Somalia
(English)

Latest GIEWS Country Brief for Ethiopia
(English)

Latest GIEWS Country Brief for Somalia
(English)

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GIEWS Releases Latest Crop Prospects and Food Situation Report

Jun 23rd, 2011 • by Sara Gustafson

FAO Global Information and Early Warning System has released the latest global crop prospects and food situation report, citing 2011 cereal production forecasts revised down by 13 million tonnes from June 7. This downward revision brings world cereal production below overall utilization, leading to a further decline in world stocks.

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