Sudan: El Gezira Farmers Divided As Delayed Rains Threaten North Darfur Food Security
[Dabanga] El Gezira / El Managil / Saraf Umra / Kutum / Ambr -- Farmers in Sudan's El Gezira Scheme have split over new agricultural and livestock associations, while communities in El Sarif locality, North Darfur, warn that delayed rains are threatening the farming season, livestock and food security.
In Sudan's El Gezira Scheme, farmers have formed new agricultural and livestock associations, causing division among them. Mustafa El Tarifi, a member of the El Gezira Scheme General Assembly, stated that the process of forming these organizations was a free choice by the farmers and aimed at addressing the scheme's challenges. The electoral process began on November 16, 2025, with the publication of voter lists, followed by a 15-day appeals period.
The General Assembly formed 1,982 grassroots associations, over 123 qualitative organizations, and 21 specialized organizations. The El Gezira and El Managil Farmers Alliance rejected the new associations, accusing the General Assembly of bloc-building and regulatory violations. Meanwhile, in El Sarif locality, North Darfur, residents warn that delayed rains are threatening the farming season, livestock, and food security.
Bashir Ibrahim Haroun, a resident, described the situation as very dangerous and called for urgent food and livestock assistance from humanitarian organizations, UN agencies, and the international community.
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