Democratic Republic of the Congo

Planting of rice (north), maize (north/second) and yams is underway. Cassava (south) and maize (south/second) are in growth stage. The last three dekads have been caracterized by mixed precipitation patters: above average in the west (Kwango +22%, Kongo-Central +21%) and below average in the east and in the south (North Kivu -20%, Luapula -19%). According to SIPRI, climate impacts such as declining soil fertility and disruptions to agricultural cycles are increasingly evident in North and South Kivu, leading to reduced crop yields. The destruction of critical infrastructure, restricting access to land, agricultural activities and essential services, and limiting humanitarian access, are all factors that contribute to the deterioration of crops and agricultural production in the region.