By Lodu William Odiya The Acting Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Lily Albino Akol, has reaffirmed the sector as the cornerstone of the country’s economic recovery and long-term stability. Speaking at the opening of the Agriculture Forum on Tuesday in Juba, Lily emphasised that agriculture contributes nearly 40 percent[Read More…]
Agriculture
Vast livestock and fisheries resources remain underutilised, says Minister Adigo
By Lodu William Odiya The minister of livestock and fisheries, Onyoti Adigo Nyikuac, has called for urgent investment, policy reforms, and stronger systems to unlock the full economic potential of the country’s vast but largely underutilised livestock and fisheries resources. Speaking at the Agriculture and Food Security Conference in Juba,[Read More…]
“Produce More Than We Consume,” Bakosoro tells the new trade minister
By Sabri Dibaco Former Presidential Advisor Joseph Bakosoro has called on the newly appointed Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Labanya Margaret, to prioritise strategic planning and production as a pathway to economic stability in South Sudan. Speaking during a welcoming ceremony attended by national ministers and dignitaries, Bakosoro praised[Read More…]
WES rolls out school farming programme to boost food production
By Yiep Joseph The government of Western Equatoria State has introduced a new school farming program to improve food production and strengthen practical learning in schools. The initiative, which forms part of broader efforts to link education with agriculture, is designed to turn schools into centers of both learning and[Read More…]
Deputy governor calls for peace to enhance agricultural growth
By Sabri Dibaco The Deputy Governor of Western Equatoria State, Justine Morona, has emphasized the importance of peace, forgiveness, and agriculture as key pillars for sustainable development. Speaking during the official launch of the Kingdom Tractors in Bazungua, Morona highlighted that lasting peace within communities begins with forgiveness. He urged[Read More…]
WES finance minister outlines economic growth plan.
By Sabri Dibaco The Minister of Finance, Planning, and Investment in Western Equatoria on Wednesday announced a comprehensive plan aimed at boosting economic growth and development across the state. Speaking to the media, Simple John Bakiki highlighted key priorities, including strengthening revenue collection, improving financial management, and investing in productive sectors[Read More…]
WES Governor urges Youth to engage in farming
By Lodu William Odiya The Governor of Western Equatoria State, Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa, has called on young people across the state to prioritize agriculture as a practical solution to hunger, poverty, and rising criminal activities. In a statement by issued by the WES Governor’s press unit, during a Sunday service[Read More…]
Ancient Tradition: How Mundari Pastoralists Swap Modern Medicine for Cow Urine and Dung to Fight Malaria
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In the heart of South Sudan’s cattle camps, where the air is thick with the scent of wood smoke and the lowing of thousands of cows, an ancient medical ritual unfolds daily that challenges modern healthcare norms. Here, the Mundari people have turned their survival into[Read More…]
Call for Auditing Surfaces as Chamber of Commerce Leadership Wrangles Continue
By Yiep Joseph Fresh calls for an audit have emerged amid ongoing leadership wrangles within the South Sudan Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (SSCCIA) and its branches. The disputes began following an attempted impeachment of Lado Lukak, the long-serving chairperson of the national chamber. However, after intervention by the[Read More…]
From Dirt to Development: How School Farming is Cultivating South Sudan’s Future Leaders
By Chol D. Johnson David Deng Garang, the headteacher of Venus International Secondary School, is calling for a paradigm shift in how students perceive agriculture, urging them to view the school farm not just as a plot of land, but as a “living laboratory” for innovation. In a statement released[Read More…]
SOUTH SUDAN SHOULD PRIORITIZE AGRICULTURE AS THE ONLY SOURCE OF SURVIVAL.
BY AYUEL MANGOK ANGUI One of the roles of a country is to prioritize agriculture as the only source of survival over natural resources. I have been searching and struggling in every thought in order to find out the true source of life on the earth, but I have found[Read More…]
SSNCCIA Leadership Suspends Member Amid Governance Concerns
By Chol D. Johnson The South Sudan National Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (SSNCCIA) has suspended Lual Akot Akot from all Chamber activities. In a statement issued Tuesday, SSNCCIA Secretary General Kur Nyok Deng informed authorities, institutions, partners and stakeholders of a resolution adopted by the Board of Directors.[Read More…]
Minister urges gov’t to properly fund Agriculture sector
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Ministry of Agriculture and food security has urged the government to fund the ministry in order to achieve its plans. Addressing the journalists on Tuesday, Abdelbagi Hussein Akol, the minister of Agriculture and food security, stated that the ministry has got challenges that needs properly[Read More…]
South Sudan Set for Major Diet Boost with €20 Million Aquatic Food Project
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Union (EU) have launched a significant €20 million initiative targeting vulnerable populations in Africa and Latin America, with South Sudan named as one of the key beneficiaries. The project aims to dramatically increase[Read More…]
South Sudan Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Cooperative Development
By Lodu William Odiya The Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food security, Lily Albino Akol has reaffirmed South Sudan’s commitment to working collaboratively with regional and international partners. According to the press department, the remark came during the 14th African Ministerial Cooperative Conference (AMCCO) 2025 opened in Nairobi, Kenya on[Read More…]
South Sudan launches national rice development strategy
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The National Ministry of Agriculture and food security has officially launched the National Rice strategy 2024-2030 to transform agricultural sector in the country. In a statement issued on Friday by the ministry, Lily Albino Akol, Deputy Minister of Agriculture underscored the launch had marked the beginning[Read More…]
AU calls on leaders to promote peace to accelerate agriculture
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The senior political officer at the African Union Mission in South Sudan, Prosper Nii Nortey Addo, has called on South Sudan leaders to dialogue and ensure peace in order to accelerate agriculture. Addressing the media on Tuesday during the official launching ceremony for the Agrofood Expo,[Read More…]
Women’s Union links peace to agricultural transformation
By Alan Clement The government’s push to transform South Sudan’s agriculture into a commercial success faces two critical preconditions: peace and stability. This was the powerful message delivered by Mary Agol, Secretary General of the Women Union and a Member of the National Constitutional Review Committee, during the executive launch[Read More…]