Massive floods in Pakistan that killed up to 1,600 people also destroyed crops over an estimated area of more than 1.6 million acres (647,497 hectares), farmers and industry officials say.
The government says exact damage to crops is yet to be assessed. More damage is expected as the floods head southward.
Following are some facts about the main crops.
WHEAT STOCKS AND PROSPECTS FOR EXPORT
Wheat stocks soared this year after a bumper crop of 23.86 million tonnes in 2009/10, and a carryover of 4.2 million tonnes from the previous crop when Pakistan harvested 24 million tonnes.
In April, the government said after setting a
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