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Anton Sokolin
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News North Korea set for strong fall harvest after plentiful summer rains: FAOUN agency reports limited damage from localized flooding, while warning of less favorable conditions for winter crops
North Korean farmers are set to enjoy a strong harvest thanks to good growing conditions throughout the summer, according to a new U.N. report, while warning that low rainfall in the coming months could negatively affect winter crops. The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) stated on Monday that “remote sensing data” indicated “good vegetation conditions across most of the country” as of late August, just before the harvest season begins, anticipating “generally favorable yields and production prospects.” This came as the DPRK saw precipitation “well above the average in western parts of the country,” including regions mainly producing cereal © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |