Geospatial assessment of cultivated cropland extent in the Sudan

Kumar, V. ; Jalal, R.; MukhtarHamid, E.; Gareeb Alla Abd Alla, M.; Warrag, E.; AbdAlla, A.; Perri, P.T.; Mukaratirwa, R.; Ghosh, A.; Henry, M.;

Geospatial assessment of cultivated cropland extent in the Sudan

July to September 2023, Technical report

Year of publication 2023

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 61 p.

Author Kumar, V. ; Jalal, R.; MukhtarHamid, E.; Gareeb Alla Abd Alla, M.; Warrag, E.; AbdAlla, A.; Perri, P.T.; Mukaratirwa, R.; Ghosh, A.; Henry, M.;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-138401-5

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Synopsis (short abstract) The Sudan, a vast Sahelian nation in northeastern Africa, heavily relies on its agriculture sector, supporting the livelihoods of 60–80 percent of its population. However, the recent armed conflict that began in mid-April 2023 has significantly impacted agricultural cultivation, exacerbating the existing food insecurity situation in the country. To address these challenges, a geospatial assessment was undertaken to estimate the extent of cultivated cropland during the summer cropping season (July to September 2023) in comparison to the previous 5-year average (2018 to 2022). This assessment aims to provide insights into the conflict's potential impact on agricultural cultivation and facilitate decision-making to manage both immediate and long-term food security challenges. This technical report outlines the methodology, data, and key findings for July, August and September 2023.

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Kumar, V., Jalal, R., MukhtarHamid, E., Gareeb Alla Abd Alla, M., Warrag, E., AbdAlla, A., Perri, P.T., Mukaratirwa, R., Ghosh, A. & Henry, M. 2023. Geospatial assessment of cultivated cropland extent in the Sudan – July to September 2023. Technical report. Rome, FAO.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cc8795en

Language English

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