The ¡®western¡¯ groundnut that is typically grown in Darfur is known to be of better quality possessing higher levels of protein and oil. Darfur, however, has been constantly caught up in a vicious circle of insecurity, conflict, and economic hard¬ship hindering thus steady production of groundnut.
Where are groundnuts grown in Sudan?
Two varieties of groundnut are grown in Sudan; one is grown in the western part of the county accounting to 60-70% of the total production whilst the other variety grows in Gazeria and East Sudan. The ¡®western¡¯ groundnut that is typically grown in Darfur is known to be of better quality possessing higher levels of protein and oil.
How does South Sudan export oil?
To export oil, South Sudan relies on a pipeline to Port Sudan on Sudan’s Red Sea coast, as South Sudan is a landlocked country, as well as the oil refining facilities in Sudan. In August 2012, Sudan and South Sudan agreed to a deal to transport South Sudanese oil through Sudanese pipelines to Port Sudan. [ 288 ]
How much does a metric ton of groundnut cost in Sudan?
According to the Sudanese Federation of Industrial Chambers the decrease in groundnut production has resulted in a food gap which consequently resulted in sudden hike in prices: One metric ton of groundnut currently costs 13,500 SDG (USD 2,265) whilst at the beginning of the year it used to cost 4,100 SDG (USD 687).