Sudan: High Fuel, Seed Prices Put Sudan Agriculture At Risk

Khartoum / El Gedaref / South Kordofan — Farmers in Sudan complain about the shortage of fuel, seeds and fertilizers, while prices tripled and labourers demand increased wages.

Minister of Agriculture Babikir Osman stated on Thursday that the agricultural sector is facing several challenges during the current rainy season that began in May-June, "most notably the transport of fuel to the farms, and shortages and high prices of seeds and fertilizers in some agricultural areas".

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