The Agricultural Situation in Africa and West Asia: Review for 1971 and Outlook for 1972

Developing Countries Branch, Foreign Demand and Competition Division, Economic Research Service

No 316452, Miscellaneous Publications from United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service

Abstract: Africa's gain in agricultural output in 1971 surpassed the long-term average increase of 3 percent, while West Asia's total agricultural production gained h percent, equaling its long-term average. Africa experienced a rise of 3 percent in per capita food production while West Asia's remained unchanged from 1970. This report reviews the recent agricultural year, gives the early-season outlook for 1972 production and trade of selected commodities and countries, reviews country trade in farm products, and cites 1971 U.S. agricultural trade.

Keywords: Agricultural and Food Policy; Crop Production/Industries; International Development; International Relations/Trade; Livestock Production/Industries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 82
Date: 1972-04
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.316452

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