As a result, most farmers had to utilize the seeds they had saved from the previous year¡¯s harvest due to high market prices. ¡°Although overall cereal production at national level is impressively better than the previous season, food insecurity at the household level remains a serious challenge,¡± said Adam Yao, FAO Representative a.i. in the Sudan.
How will sorghum and millet affect Sudan’s food security?
This will have a major impact on the food security of millions of Sudanese people, as international prices of wheat continue to increase and the country¡¯s national currency weakens. By contrast, for sorghum and millet, surpluses of 484 000 tonnes and 679 000 tonnes are forecasted respectively.
How much sorghum & millet surplus are forecasted in Sudan?
By contrast, for sorghum and millet, surpluses of 484 000 tonnes and 679 000 tonnes are forecasted respectively. ¡°It is essential to continue enhancing domestic cereal production to strengthen the food security and resilience of the most vulnerable people in the Sudan¡±, emphasised Mr Yao.
How much sorghum is produced in 2022?
According to the report, the 2022 national cereal production, which includes sorghum, millet, and wheat crops (harvested in March 2023), is estimated at about 7.4 million tonnes ¨C 45 percent above that obtained in 2021. Sorghum production alone is approximately 5.2 million tonnes, a 50 percent increase compared to the previous year.