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Press release…
November, 2026…
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) released the November 2026 edition of its triannual global report Crop Prospects and Food Situation, a forward-looking analysis of the food situation by geographic region, focusing on the cereal production outlook, market situation and food security conditions, with particular attention to Low-Income Food-Deficit Countries (LIFDCs).
Aggregate cereal production among LIFDCs is forecast at approximately 126.5 million tonnes in 2026, about 2 percent above both the 2025 level and the five-year average. The increase largely reflects an anticipated strong production recovery in Asia, particularly in Near East Asia, while production among African LIFDCs is expected to remain near‑average.
The number of countries/territories estimated to require external assistance for food remains unchanged at 41, of which 31 are in Africa. Persisting conflicts and insecurity remain the primary drivers of the most severe levels of acute food insecurity, while weather shocks associated with the strong El Niño event are worsening conditions in several subregions. Looking ahead, El Niño-related impacts on production are expected to remain severe into 2027 in several subregions, likely aggravating acute food insecurity further…
