Event Brief
Middle East war strains Sudan farmers with costs
Filed: May 08, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Summary: Sudan farmers face higher petrol prices and disrupted fertiliser imports, reducing planting and raising food-shortage fears.
WHO: government officials
WHAT: Fertiliser imports were severely impacted, contributing to reduced planting by Sudan farmers
WHEN: May 08, 2026 at 9:58 AM ET
WHERE: Sudan
WHY: The Middle East war has increased threats faced by Sudan farmers by driving up costs and disrupting fertiliser imports.
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