By James Innocent Authorities of Yei River County, together with the Central Equatoria State Minister of Peacebuilding, cooperative societies, and local farmers, on Monday opened a farmers’ security dialogue. The initiative is aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence between farming communities and army. The one-day dialogue is organized by Let’s Go[Read More…]
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Delays in Seed Law Threaten Food Security: Experts Warn
By Alan Clement South Sudanese agricultural experts warn that delays in finalising and enforcing the national seed policy expose farmers to counterfeit seeds, high costs and worsening climate shocks, undermining efforts to secure food independence. Speaking on Tuesday at the University of Juba during the closeout event of the A3SEED[Read More…]
Over 95 Farmers Empowered in Pakur Boma, Rubkona
By Lodu William Odiya At least 100 farmers in the Pakur Boma under Rubkona Payam have been empowered through a community-driven agricultural initiative aimed at boosting food security and strengthening livelihoods and building resilient to the communities. The program, led by Save the Children, Tearfund and Coalition for Humanity (CH),[Read More…]
Call for Tax Relief as Basic Tools Limit South Sudan Farm Yields
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Local food producers across South Sudan are issuing a desperate cry for help, warning that the combination of outdated farming tools and crippling government taxes is severely controlling local output and ensuring the nation remains dangerously dependent on costly food imports. Agricultural leaders state that without[Read More…]
Farmers realize good yield, appeal for tools
By James Innocent Farmers in Yei River County of Central Equatorial State have realized a good yield and called on the government to provide more tools. Speaking to the media, they said that food security has improved in the second farming season, an achievement toward hunger eradication. Lomoro John, a[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Livestock and Farming Practices Fuel Carbon Emissions, Experts Say
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan is facing a new environmental challenge, with experts pointing to the country’s vast livestock and traditional farming practices as significant contributors to carbon emissions. This warning comes amid a global push to combat climate change, with the nation’s own agricultural activities now under scrutiny.[Read More…]