It is equally not agreed that seed aid is a sole solution for recovery, the climatic change as a result of global warming putting crops on stress and generalized inflation in poor states that are economically vulnerable.
Therefore El Nino effects on agro-environment in particular, requires researches on non GM drought resistant crop varieties as well as engaging in climate smart agriculture involving farmer resilience.
The impact of El Nino is negative on socioeconomic development; seed stock depletes (seed insecurity) due to repeated sowing as a result of sunburn and or use of seed stock for food as harvest are likely to decline and prices increase on seeds and food stuff. In some areas conflicts and rate of crimes are likely to escalate.
Regards,
Joseph Faustino Mokorondere
Agro Field Officer
ICRC-South Sudan
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