Sudan's farmers face financial loss as Middle East conflict raises costs
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Sudanese farmers like Omer al-Hassan face rising costs for fuel and fertilizer due to the Iran war, threatening food production amid ongoing domestic conflict and economic hardship.
- Fertilizer prices in Sudan have surged from $11 to $50 per 50-kg bag, and fuel costs for farm equipment have more than tripled, forcing many farmers to reduce planting or skip it entirely.
- The disruption of shipping routes in the Gulf and Red Sea, compounded by regional conflicts, has delayed agricultural inputs and humanitarian aid, worsening food insecurity for millions in Sudan.
- The combination of war, economic instability, and supply chain disruptions is causing a dangerous cycle of hunger, with millions already facing acute food shortages and some regions on the brink of famine.
- Humanitarian agencies warn that without urgent government support and intervention, Sudan’s agricultural sector and food security will continue to deteriorate, deepening the crisis for vulnerable populations.
