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ProjectCultivated cropland area extent in Sudan Estimates for August 2023 in comparison to August average during 2018-2022 2023
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No results found.A rapid geospatial assessment was carried out to estimate the extent of cultivated cropland throughout Sudan for August 2023, compared to last 5-year (2018-2022) average by integrating data from satellite remote sensing, existing 2020 land cover map and digitized irrigation schemes. -
BookletA remote sensing assessment of cultivated cropland area in the Sudan during the summer season
June to October 2024
2025Also available in:
No results found.Sudan’s rainfed agriculture is vital for food security but remains vulnerable to erratic rainfall, land degradation, and conflict. The lack of updated agricultural data further constrains accurate assessments and timely interventions. This study analyzes cropland extent and cultivated area trends from 2018 to 2024 using remote sensing, integrating biomass productivity, agricultural indices, rainfall data, and high-resolution imagery.The results indicate a 6.4 percent increase in total cultivated area for the 2024 summer season compared to the 2018–2022 baseline, reaching 19,148,190 hectares. This marks a strong recovery following a sharp 14.6 percent decline in 2023, when the cultivated area fell to 15,359,053 hectares.These findings offer valuable insights into long-term agricultural trends and contribute to crop type mapping, yield estimation, and evidence-based policy-making to enhance resilience and promote sustainable agricultural development in the face of environmental and socio-economic challenges. -
Book (stand-alone)Geospatial assessment of cultivated cropland extent in the Sudan
July to September 2023, Technical report
2023Also available in:
No results found.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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