South Sudan’s farmers are facing a growing threat as drought and prolonged dry conditions damage crops and put household food security at risk. For a country where a large share of the population depends on agriculture for food and income, the situation demands urgent attention from the government. Farmers cannot[Read More…]
Agriculture
CLIMATE CHANGE: Government to avert drought-driven food crisis
By Lodu William Odiya The government of South Sudan has moved to strengthen measures to avert a looming food crisis as a prolonged dry spell continues to threaten crops and livelihoods across the country. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, under National Minister Clement Juma Mbugoniwia, convened a high-level[Read More…]
Minister briefs lawmakers on agricultural crisis, unveils roadmap for food security
By Lodu William Odiya In a crucial move to address the nation’s growing agricultural crisis, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Clement Juma Mbugoniwia, briefed the Standing Committee at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly TNLA on the current status of agriculture and food security in the country. According to[Read More…]
CEPO calls on government and humanitarian actors to assess crop production in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang The Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO) has called on the Lakes State Government and humanitarian partners to urgently assess crop production following reports of crops drying up in several parts of the state. CEPO expressed concern over a looming dry spell affecting farmers at a[Read More…]
NGOs assess crop losses in Northern Bahr el Ghazal
By Hou Akot Hou International non-governmental organisations (INGOs), in collaboration with the Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC), have launched an assessment to determine the extent of crop losses caused by a prolonged dry spell across the state. The assessment comes amid growing concerns over food[Read More…]
Lobong appeals for urgent aid as drought threatens Eastern Equatoria
By Louis Loku Eastern Equatoria Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has appealed to the national government, humanitarian agencies, and development partners to urgently intervene as a prolonged dry spell threatens food and water security across the state. Governor Lobong said the worsening drought has already devastated crops, dried up water sources,[Read More…]
Drought devastates farming across regions
By Innocent Bidal Emmanuel Farmers across several regions of South Sudan are facing growing losses as a prolonged dry spell and increasingly unpredictable rainfall threaten crop production, raising fears of worsening food insecurity in 2027. Communities in Greater Bahr el Ghazal, Western Equatoria, and Eastern Equatoria states have reported inadequate[Read More…]
Yei returnees seek livelihood support as farmers face poor first-season harvest
By James Innocent The Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) in Yei River County said it has registered more than 200 returnees arriving from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, as authorities and partners are being urged to strengthen support for returnees and internally displaced people. Maba Moses, an RRC[Read More…]
Magwi farmers receive seeds, tools to boost food production
By Ijoo Bosco More than 520 farmers in Magwi County have received vegetable seeds and farming tools aimed at boosting food production, strengthening household livelihoods, and building community resilience. The support, implemented by the Child Relief and Support Organisation (CRSO) following a request to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO),[Read More…]
Aweil East farmers seek support as drought threatens crops
By Hou Akot Hou Farmers in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, are appealing for urgent support as prolonged dry conditions threaten crops and livestock across several rural communities. Residents of Malual-baai Payam say poor and irregular rainfall has left crops withering in the fields, raising fears of[Read More…]
Erratic rainfall threatens harvest across Aweil
By Ngor Deng Matem Farmers across Aweil are facing the prospect of a poor harvest this year as erratic rainfall and extended dry spells between rains continue to damage crops, with Aweil East and Aweil South counties emerging as the hardest-hit areas. Across the region, maize, sorghum, and groundnuts are[Read More…]
Farmers decry prolonged dry spell, uneven rain distribution in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Farmers across several counties in Lakes State have expressed concern over poor rainfall distribution and a prolonged dry spell, warning that the situation is threatening crop production and increasing fears of food insecurity. Ranben John, a farmer from Mathiang-Awetdit Village in Rumbek East County, said the lack[Read More…]
South Sudan backs EAC agricultural reform agenda at Dar es Salaam Summit
By Sabri Dibaco Agriculture ministers from the East African Community (EAC) have endorsed the final report of the 19th Sectoral Council on Agriculture and Food Security, adopting a series of resolutions aimed at transforming agriculture, strengthening regional food security, and expanding cross-border trade. South Sudan’s National Minister of Agriculture and[Read More…]
South Sudan, and Tanzania to sign agriculture cooperation deal in August
By Sabri Dibaco The Republic of South Sudan and Tanzania have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in agriculture by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in August 2016, a move aimed at boosting food production, agricultural trade, and technical cooperation between the two East African Community (EAC) partner states. The[Read More…]
University of Juba leads stakeholders’ dialogue on strengthening local seed systems in Yei
By James Innocent The University of Juba, through its Holistic Agriculture-Fisheries Resilience for Value Chain Empowerment and Sustainable Transformation (HARVEST) Project, convened a stakeholders’ research dissemination meeting in Yei River County on Monday to discuss strategies for strengthening agricultural resilience and improving local seed systems. The meeting, held at the[Read More…]
OPINION: Why government must incentivise the private sector, not politics
Writer: Garang Atomdit Today, many of our brightest young people are choosing sycophancy over skills. Not because they lack talent, but because the system makes praising power more profitable than solving problems. A young man who spends his day clapping for an official gets a meal today. Another who spends[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: South Sudan government should support farmers
Agriculture is widely recognised as the backbone of South Sudan’s economy and the main source of livelihood for the majority of the country’s population. With millions of hectares of fertile land, abundant water resources, and favourable weather conditions, South Sudan has enormous potential to become a food-producing nation. Unfortunately, despite[Read More…]
Kumuri advocates for investment in agriculture to boost food security
By Louis Loku The leadership of Kumuri General Trading Company has called on South Sudanese to embrace commercial agriculture, saying it remains the most viable pathway to economic recovery, food security, and employment creation. Speaking during a media tour of Kumuri Farm in Kapuri, Luri Payam of Juba County, Chief[Read More…]
Caterpillar outbreak sparks concerns over crops destruction in NBGs
By Hou Akot Hou An outbreak of large caterpillars across most parts of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has raised alarm among residents and local authorities, with fears that the infestation could threaten both public health and agricultural production. The state’s Minister of Agriculture, Garang Chan Atak, told this publication[Read More…]
Agriculture: The Citizens’ Best Defense Against Famine
This country is blessed with vast fertile land, favourable climatic conditions, and abundant water resources. Yet, despite these natural advantages, many communities continue to face food shortages and the constant threat of famine. As it strives for economic growth and stability, citizens must embrace agriculture as the most reliable solution[Read More…]