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The agricultural season is progressing normally with ongoing land preparation, sowing, and crop maintenance activities in a context of average to above average rainfall. However, below-average incomes and restrictions on the gathering of people are limiting agricultural labor, which could cause a decline in 2015/16 agricultural production compared to average.
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With the onset of the lean season, the food stocks of vulnerable households are completely depleted, and most households are currently dependent on local markets to meet food needs. However, the Ebola-related economic slowdown has resulted in atypical low income levels and weak household purchasing power, which is limiting food access for affected households.
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In areas with the most severe disruptions to agricultural production and market activities, poor households will continue to reduce their food intake through the lean season and are expected to remain in Crisis (IPC Phase 3) acute food insecurity. Elsewhere, Stressed (IPC Phase 2) acute food insecurity will continue between June and September.