Key points
Poor food consumption persists in Torit and Juba WFP/Madonna Kanisio
Overall, there is high market dependence, particularly in Kapoeta South where all households reported depending on markets for their food needs
Informal and unreliable sources constitute the main sources of income for most households, 55% reported deacrease in income compared to the same time last year.
Situation update
Despite seasonal improvement resulting from the harvest, food security situation has deteriorated significantly compared to the same time last year. Only 61% of the 2018 national cereal needs are met by the harvest. The total production in 2017 has been estimated at 674,000 tonnes, about 7.5 percent below 2016 and 14 percent lower than the last five-year average creating a cereal deficit of 483,000 tonnes. The worsening food insecurity is primarily driven by continued conflict and displacements, which have contributed to the reduced crop production, disruptions to pastoralist livelihoods and persistent macroeconomic deterioration.
Livelihoods have been further eroded by climatic shocks, such as prolonged dry spells and flooding, and pest infestations (e.g. fall army worm).
January 2018 IPC results indicated that an estimated 57% of the population are facing Crisis and Emergency (IPC Phases 3 and 4) acute food insecurity, and require assistance. This proportion is projected to increase to 63% during the height of the lean season in May-July.
