Source: Ukragroconsult (Ukraine)
In the past five years, Sudan has achieved an unprecedented level of cereal production, with a harvest of 6.6 million tons reported for the summer season of 2024-2025. This information was revealed by Abu-Bakr Al-Bashra, Sudan’s Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, during a press conference held in Port Sudan.
He highlighted that this year’s production is 62% greater than the previous year’s yield and 7% above the five-year average. Additionally, he pointed out that this amount surpasses the nation’s annual demand of 5.5 to 6 million tons. The primary crops contributing to this achievement included corn, wheat, and millet.
The minister underscored the government’s commitment to enhancing agricultural operations, particularly in the summer, to ensure a strategic food reserve for the populace. Nonetheless, the agricultural sector is grappling with significant challenges, largely due to the ongoing armed conflict between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary group known as the Rapid Response Force (RSF).
As a consequence of the conflict, agricultural efforts have been halted in the states of Gezira and Sinnar, leading to fuel shortages, increased production expenses, and widespread unemployment. The United Nations has reported that since April 2023, the violent clashes have claimed the lives of over 29,600 individuals and displaced more than 15 million people from their homes.