The humanitarian situation in Ethiopia has continued to deteriorate at alarming rates. Extreme weather events, such as record drought and flooding, conflict, economic shocks and the outbreak of pests and disease, have led to crop production losses and livestock deaths. This has increased food insecurity across the country, limiting access to food for millions of people. With 80 percent of the population dependent on agriculture for their livelihoods, sustained humanitarian assistance is needed to reach those made most vulnerable by these crises. Through emergency agricultural and livestock assistance, FAO helps ensure people have the resources they need to meet their basic needs, produce their own food and generate income.