Agstats For Food Security
/ 2009

The 2007/08 Final Food Crop Production Forecast amounts 10,872,336 tonnes grain equivalent and requirement for 2008/09 amounts 10,337,981 tonnes. In terms of cereals and non-cereals, a deficit status of 87% implying a shortage amounting 860,756 tonnes and a surplus status of 136% implying a surplus amounting 1,395,111 tonnes are expected respectively. In effect a net food situation involving the 2007/08 production is such that a self sufficiency ratio of 105% or a little surplus of 534,355 tonnes is achievable.