, 27/04/2011 - The overall food inflation rates increased to 17.1% in March 2011 compared to the 14.8% level same time last year. The rates steadily increased from 9.8% in November 2010 to 17.1% in March. According to the Food & Agriculture Market Information System (FAMIS), food prices, including wheat followed international market price trends as Sudan is a net importer of the whole set of food commodities – Sudan imports between 1.5 – 2.0 million MT of wheat every year. Wheat prices in March increased by about 17% compared to last year. On the other hand, following a significant increase in production, sorghum (which is the main staple food) prices in Sudan declined by about 30% compared to same time last year.