It is estimated that the total food production for the period 2008-09 will be 4.21 million tons, with a cereal deficit of 836,000 tons, despite possible commercial imports of 500,000 tons.
据估计，2008至2009年期间的粮食总产量将为421万吨，即使可商业进口50万吨粮食，仍短缺836,000吨谷物。