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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureFAO agricultural stress index system (ASIS)
FAO digital service portfolio
2018Also available in:
No results found.On the occasion of the conference "Youth employment in agriculture as a solid solution to ending hunger and poverty in Africa" (Kigali, Rwanda, 20−21 August 2018), FAO will showcase a digital service portfolio, consisting of 10 innovation projects. This flyer presents the Agricultural Stress Index System (ASIS) that monitors agricultural areas with a high likelihood of water stress/drought at global, regional and country level, using satellite technology. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical bookHistorical analysis of the impacts of floods on agriculture in the Sudan
Towards strengthening early warning for resilient and sustainable agriculture
2025Also available in:
No results found.The Sudan's agricultural sector contributes a third of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and supports two-thirds of the population, but faces significant challenges due to heavy floods and other extreme weather events. However, the Sudan lacks an effective system for monitoring flooded farmlands, hindering disaster preparedness and response. This issue arises due to several factors such as limited access to data on flood-affected areas, difficulties in adopting advanced technologies like remote sensing and GIS, and the country's vast size, remote regions and unpredictable flooding patterns. Without a reliable monitoring system, early warnings and preventive measures cannot be implemented, leaving farmers exposed to recurring losses and exacerbating food insecurity. This assessment utilizes remote sensing data to analyse flood impacts on Sudanese agriculture between 2012 and 2024, aiming to establish a national baseline and enhance early warning systems. As flooding and other extreme weather events increase in severity, it is imperative that mitigation strategies are developed to support farmers in flood-prone regions such as the Sudan. Findings show significant annual variations, with peak flood extents in August and September. Sennar and Gedaref were the most affected states for rainfed croplands, while Aj Jazirah had the highest flood extent in irrigated croplands. The flood risk map highlights southeastern states as the most vulnerable, underscoring the need for improved flood monitoring and early warning systems. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical bookSouth Sudan: The impact of conflict on food security and livelihoods
DIEM-Impact report, January 2024
2024Also available in:
No results found.Food insecurity in South Sudan is driven by cascading shocks including conflict and insecurity, macro-economic crisis caused by the depreciation of the local currency, high inflation, conflict in the Sudan, climatic shocks (floods and dry spells), climate- and conflict-induced population displacement, persistent low agricultural production levels, and the cumulative effects of prolonged years of asset depletion that continue to erode the coping capacities of households and the loss of livelihoods. This DIEM-Impact assessment adopted qualitative research approaches and enabled an understanding of experiences, attitudes, behaviours and interactions in relation to conflict and food insecurity, and the impacts of floods in locations where they have been prevalent.The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) established Data in Emergencies Impact (DIEM-Impact) to provide a granular and rapid understanding of the impact of large-scale hazards on agriculture and agricultural livelihoods using a variety of assessment methodologies, including primary and secondary information, remote sensing technologies, and FAO’s damage and loss methodology. DIEM-Impact presents a regularly updated and accessible state of food insecurity in fragile environments and helps underpin FAO's programming based on evidence.
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