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Land preparation and Season A planting continues with favorable rains
KEY MESSAGES
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Early seasonal rainfall enabled land preparation and planting for Season A in August and September.
Average to above-average rainfall is expected from October to December and Season A harvest prospects are favorable. -
Staple food prices stabilized from July to August but remain above the five-year average in many markets across the country. Above-average prices are due to Season B production deficits, particularly in Northeastern livelihood zones.
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Stressed (IPC Phase 2) acute food insecurity is expected to persist among poor households in the Northeast until December when food availability and access will improve with Season A harvests.