The 2025 Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission (CFSAM) for the Republic of South Sudan indicates a significant improvement in net cereal production, estimated at 1,213,100 tonnes, which is 8% higher than in 2024 and 27% above the average of the previous five years. The increase in harvested area is projected to be 1,258,900 hectares, reflecting a 7% rise from 2024 due to more farming households, including returnees from Sudan and urban families engaging in agriculture for additional income. The average cereal yield is expected to remain stable at 1.2 tonnes per hectare, benefiting from favorable weather conditions and minimal flood damage. However, the overall cereal production deficit for the 2026 marketing year is estimated at 317,300 tonnes, which is about 9% lower than the 2025 deficit. While pests had a limited impact on crop production, localized losses were reported in Upper Nile State and the Greater Kapoeta Region due to Quelea Quelea birds, with various weed species still significantly constraining yields nationwide.