BAMAKO, Aug 13 (Reuters) - * Mali grain production is
expected to hit 11.1 million tonnes (mt) in the 2020/21 season,
up 5.7% percent from 10.5 mt the previous year, the agriculture
ministry said on Thursday.
* Production is likely to be boosted by good rainfall, an
increase in the farming area, better use of fertilizers, and
the continuation of the fertilizer price subsidy and
agricultural equipment programmes, the ministry said.
* Maize production will hit 4.3 mt and rice 3.2 mt, together
accounting for 70% of the total output.