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Conflict and shortages heighten famine risk in Sudan
The article addresses the crisis of the agricultural season in Sudan, highlighting the risks caused by delayed and insufficient rainfall, water shortages, power outages, and rising production costs. These challenges threaten to reduce the yield of crops such as corn, beans, and cotton. The impact has been evident in the deterioration of pastures, livestock fatalities, and soaring grain prices, with the price of a sack of corn reaching between 500,000 and 600,000 Sudanese pounds. The Food and Agriculture Organization warned that rainfall during the June-September season was below average, which could negatively affect grain production in 2026. Some regions of the country, especially western Sudan, face more severe risks, including a large number of animal deaths and significant increases in grain prices. Additionally, the ongoing war and conflicts have disrupted roads and elevated transportation and production costs. Despite the government's efforts to improve irrigation and electricity infrastructure, the current agricultural season remains uncertain, with concerns about reduced food production and rising hunger, especially given the declining rainfall and security challenges.
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