Sudan Food Security Update January 2013
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North Darfur
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Cereal harvesting is almost completed across the state.
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The process has been accelerated by concerns of livestock destruction and pockets of insecurity, especially in Dar El Salam locality.
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Sorghum prices have remained stable in January 2013 compared to December 2012, but are 31% higher compared to January 2012. 
West & Central Darfur 
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State Ministry of Agriculture (SMoA) in West Darfur in partnership with FAO has completed the data collection for the Post Harvest Assessment.
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Strategic Reserve Corporation (SRC) in West Darfur has released/sold around 6,500 bags of millet (100 Kg) from last year’s stock.
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Sorghum prices in January 2013 are 11% higher compared to December 2012 and 48% higher compared to January 2012.
South & East Darfur
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Cereal supplies are available in the main markets in South and East Darfur as a result of the flow of rural production into the markets.
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In January, Sorghum prices in South Darfur are 4% higher compared to December 2012, while they have remained stable in East Darfur. Compared to January 2012, sorghum prices in South and East Darfur have increased by 12% and 29% in January of this year.
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The yellow fever vaccination campaign has been successful. 
Blue Nile
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The harvest season is on-going, and expected to be completed in the coming weeks.
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The good crop production, mainly for cereals, has had a positive impact on the food security situation in the state.
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Prices on cereal, livestock and groundnut have remained stable in January 2012. 
South Kordofan 
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Insecurity, dry spells and pest infestation have had a negative impact on the harvest season in some locations.
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Sorghum prices have remained stable compared to December 2012, but are 11% higher compared to January 2012.
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WFP, through partners, has served approximately 24,000 beneficiaries with some 670 MT assorted food under GFD and SFP.
North Kordofan
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There is a continuous cereal flow to El Obeid market from production areas such as Gezeira, El Gadaref and White Nile.
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In January 2013, sorghum prices are 12% higher compared to December 2012 and 71% higher compared to last year.
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Goat prices are 27% higher compared to December 2012 and 128% higher compared to January 2012. 
Red Sea
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The coastal areas have witnessed poor winter rainfall that is expected to have a negative effect on production in the farming areas around Arbaat Delta.
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Sorghum prices have decreased by 6% compared to December 2012, but are 32% higher compared to January 2012.
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The last year’s positive impact of WFP’s 6 IBSFP feeding centres has encouraged the expansion of this programme in the state. 
Kassala
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 The sorghum harvest in the rain fed sector is almost completed, with close to 1.7 million feddan being harvested.
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Sorghum prices have remained stable compared to December 2012, but are 36% higher compared to January 2012.
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Goat prices have also remained stable compared to last month, and are 21% lower compared to prices from January 2012.