1、ASIACereal productionforecast 2017(%)-3.3No.1MARCH 2025CROP PROSPECTS andTriannual Global ReportFOOD SITUATIONGIEWS-Global Information and Early Warning System on Food and AgricultureCountries/territories in need of external assistance for food45Global cereal production 2024 over 2023Asia+1.9Africa-

2、2.3Central America and the Caribbean-7.5South America+1.9North America-1.0Europe-7.3Oceania+16.0World-0.5-0.5%COUNTRIES/TERRITORIES REQUIRING EXTERNAL ASSISTANCE FOR FOODFAO assesses that 45 countries,including 33 in Africa,nine in Asia,two in Latin America and the Caribbean,and one in Europe,are in

3、 need of external assistance for food.Persisting conflicts and civil insecurity remain the primary drivers of severe acute food insecurity,with populations in the Gaza Strip(Palestine)and the Sudan facing IPC Phase 5(Catastrophe)levels of acute food insecurity,according to the latest Integrated Food

4、 Security Phase Classification(IPC)analysis.Global wheat production 2025 over 2024+1.0%ISSN 2707-2223REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTSAFRICA Prolonged dry weather conditions in North Africa are dampening 2025 production prospects,while favourable rainfall conditions in Southern Africa are benefiting crops,and 202

5、5 cereal harvests are expected to rebound following steep declines in 2024.Good weather conditions supported above-average 2024 harvests in both East and West Africa,but conflict continues to disrupt agricultural activities and reduce yields in several countries.Planting of the 2025 crops is underwa

6、y in both subregions.ASIA In Far East Asia,the early outlook points to continued growth in wheat production in 2025,primarily driven by large plantings and good yield prospects in key producing countries,supported by favourable weather conditions.However,in Near East Asia,poor rainfall since late 20