Sudan's cash crop production to decline in 2023/24

The article highlights a significant downturn in the agricultural sector, with notable declines in the production of key crops such as peanuts, sunflowers, and cotton when compared to both the previous year and the five-year average. Specifically, peanut production plummeted by 47.5% due to a lower average yield, while sunflower output decreased by 48.4%, attributed to both a reduced harvested area and yield. Cotton production suffered the most, dropping by 61.6% year-on-year. Despite a 56% increase in cotton yield, the sharp decline in production was mainly due to a significant reduction in both planting and harvested areas.