Household food consumption is expected to remain adequate through the start of the lean season

Seasonal rainfall in Kailahun is near average and similar to rainfall totals in January of 2015, indicating adequate moisture levels for agricultural activities including land preparation, and the drying of harvested rice, cocoa, coffee, and cassava crops. Market prices for rice, cassava, and sweet potato are stable and normal market activities have resumed because of the lift in the ban on weekly markets due to EVD.  

As food and cash crops continue to be harvested in Kailahun, most farmers have already sold their cocoa and coffee harvests for cash. Household access to income from the sale of rice and cassava is also starting to decrease. However, demand for agricultural labor is at normal levels and expected to increase during the planting period between April and May. These labor opportunities will increase poor household income during this period. Household food consumption is expected to remain adequate between January and the start of the lean season in May.