Vicious Cycle of Famine?

The "Famine Early Warnings Systems Network" has reported that the countries in southern Africa still need help. The same countries whose people are starving because of this last year's poor harvest (Malawi, Zambia, etc.) are now the same countries that are least prepared for planting. This could lead to another poor harvest and more starvation. Seed, fertilizer, and other "spare parts" are in short supply.