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sudan war hungry now farmers hit conflict 132771496

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Sudan's farmers face soaring input costs (fertilizer + fuel) due to conflict and supply chain disruptions, threatening the June-November planting season. This creates acute food scarcity risk for 19 million people. The mechanism is input_cost (fertilizer, fuel) and supply_shortage (logistics). Impact is country-specific (Sudan) with potential regional spillover via food prices. Winners/losers: (not specified).

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  • Urea fertilizer price surged from $11 to $50 per 50-kg bag.
  • Fuel price increased from $2.50 to $8 per gallon.
  • 19 million people in Sudan face acute hunger (U.N. estimate).
  • Planting season from June to November is at risk due to delays.
  • Conflict and supply chain disruptions hinder humanitarian aid.
Sector verdictAGRICULTURE_FOODUpmagnitude 3/3 Β· confidence 3/5

Mid-term food supply shortage in Sudan drives price increases of 20-40% as planting delays impact output.

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