FAO/WFP CROP AND FOOD SUPPLY ASSESSMENT MISSION TO THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA - 22 DECEMBER 1995
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An FAO/WFP Crop and Food Supply Assessment Mission visited the Democratic People's Republic of Korea between 9 and 16 December, to assess 1995 crop production and estimate cereal import and food aid requirements for 1996. The Mission held lengthy d iscussions with various Government agencies, in particular those responsible for agriculture, state planning and economics and finance. Discussions were also held with representatives of other UN bodies. In addition, field visits were made to North Py ongan and South Hwanghae provinces, which are key agricultural areas, to assess (ex-post) the flood damage to agricultural areas, harvested crops and required remedial measures. Between 30 July and 18 August, this year, an average of 300mm of rain across the country, coupled with high tidal waves caused flooding, which seriously affected agricultural production. As a result, rice and maize production fell sharply. In addit ion to agricultural losses, significant damage occurred to the ir rigation network, transport, property and the infrastructure generally. The floods came at a critical time in the crop cycle that allowed very little opportunity for recovery in the a ftermath of the floods. There was also effectively no opportunity to replant, given the short duration of the agricultural season in the country.