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…]
Farming
Azande King urges citizens to embrace agriculture to end hunger
By Sabri Dibaco The King of the Azande Kingdom, Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue, has called on citizens to fully embrace agriculture, saying it should become the backbone of the kingdom’s development and a key path toward economic independence. Speaking at the palace while addressing the media, the monarch said farming[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…]
GPAA Moves to Secure Food Independence Through Strategic Farming
By Alan Clement The Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) has taken a decisive step toward food independence, approving a package of agricultural initiatives that place cooperative societies at the heart of its development strategy. According to a statement from the Administrator’s office, the Council of Ministers endorsed measures designed to[Read More…]
Torit Commissioner Links Economic Recovery to Farming and Lasting Peace
By Chol D. Johnson The Commissioner of Torit County, Lokan Charles, has emphasized that agriculture is the key to overcoming economic hardship in South Sudan. In an interview with the media over the weekend, Lokan urged citizens of Torit to return to farming, stressing that agriculture is central to rebuilding[Read More…]
Farmers-Security Dialogue Kicks Off in Yei
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…]
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…]