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Seed distribution planned for early crop season

    NAIROBI

    The FAO has predicted an 2000 ‘B’ crop season, at the end of January rather than a month later as usual, and said it would be distributing seeds from mid-January. Subject to food availability in the country, the WFP will support the programme by providing seed protection rations, so that seed is not consumed as food, also from mid-January, the agency’s latest emergency report has stated. First priority will be given to the drought-hit provinces of Kirundo, Muyinga, Cankuzo, Makamba and Ruyigi, WFP added.

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