81.   Among the other commodities, grains continued to rise because of fears of a poor harvest in the United States.

82.   Another factor, in his view, was the likelihood of a sharp drop in exports by Thailand, because of a poor harvest in this big producer.

83.   As for other grains, the US Department of Agriculture on Monday reported poor harvest conditions last week for soy beans.

84.   Because of poor harvests throughout the region, SADC member states were considering making a joint appeal to donors for assistance, the report said.

85.   Because of a very poor harvest, China has to buy five million to six million tonnes of wheat on the world market to make of the shortfall.

86.   But a report highlighting the poor harvest in Kansas and subsequent forecasts of adverse weather conditions sent prices upwards once again.

87.   But these calculations are not reliable as yet, and one expert continues to talk of a poor harvest.

88.   Chernomyrdin said the poor harvest and the battle against crime were among the major problems facing the government.

89.   Cuba has had difficulties over the past two years fulfilling its sugar trade agreements due to poor harvests.

90.   Dealers fear a poor harvest that would hit global supplies even harder than the plague.