Food security bolstered by start of second season harvests.
KEY MESSAGES
Following the average to above average first season harvest from June to August, the arrival of the expected average to above average second season harvests in November and December will further increase household and market food availability. Acute food insecurity is expected to remain at the Minimal (IPC Phase 1) level.
The total October to January unimodal harvest in Karamoja is expected to be below average in some areas. As household stocks decline, the poor households will become Stressed (IPC Phase 2) from January to March 2013. However, pasture and water resources for livestock production will remain available.
Prices of most stable crops are expected to remain stable and in line with normal, seasonal trends. However, this includes increases in December due to high demand around the Christmas holiday.
