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Agriculture and Agro-Processing in Sudan: Rapid supply chain analysis in South, Central, East and West Darfur (June 2026)
By Mercy Corps at ReliefWeb
· July 7, 2026
· 2 min read
. The Darfur region was the center of intense fighting in the early stages of the war. Now, except for North Darfur and small pockets of unrest in other Darfur states, the majority of Darfur (South Darfur, Central Darfur, East Darfur and West Darfur) has experienced relative stability3, allowing for
Key takeaway In response this rapid assessment aims to map supply chains for agricultural inputs and agro-processing in East Darfur, West Darfur, South Darfur and Central Darfur.
Why this matters
The stability in parts of Darfur has created an opportunity for localized governance and markets to re-emerge, but the region's economic isolation from the rest of Sudan poses significant challenges for its agricultural sector. The high prices of agricultural inputs, dominated by independent traders, have forced farmers to reduce their cultivated areas, highlighting the need for sustainable and reliable supply chains. The collapse of medium and large-scale agro-processing has led to increased dependence on imports, undermining the local economy. The lack of financial services and liquidity shortages are critical barriers to the recovery of agriculture and agro-processing in the region. As humanitarian efforts focus on disaster relief in Sudan, addressing these underlying economic challenges will be crucial to supporting long-term recovery and food security in Darfur. Faith-based organizations and nonprofits involved in disaster relief and humanitarian aid may need to consider strategies that promote economic development and support local agricultural systems.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? . The Darfur region was the center of intense fighting in the early stages of the war. Now, except for North Darfur and small pockets of unrest in other Darfur states, the majority of Darfur (South Darfur, Central Darfur, East Darfur and West Darfur) has experienced relative stability3, allowing for
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