South Sudan, IFAD unveil $41.8 million agriculture initiative
South Sudan and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have launched a US$41.8 million agriculture project to improve food security and strengthen the livelihoods of more than 110,000 people. The initiative seeks to tackle the root causes of food insecurity and rural poverty by increasing agricultural productivity, expanding market access and strengthening local institutions […]
Minister in Aweil to assess and launch rice scheme
The National Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Clement Juma Mbugoniwia, has arrived in Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, on a mission aimed at revitalizing one of South Sudan’s most important agricultural projects, the Aweil Rice Scheme. Speaking shortly after his arrival, Clement said the visit is focused on two key objectives: launching the […]
Kuol Manyang leads by example, tilling land to promote farming
South Sudan’s Senior Presidential Advisor, Kuol Manyang, has urged South Sudanese, especially the youth, to embrace farming as a key strategy in combating hunger. With UN agencies warning of food shortages in the country, Manyang has taken the lead in advocating for agriculture. Over the weekend, he visited his farm in Mathiang Jook, Jonglei State, […]
