Yei and Magwi farmers receive climate resilient seeds to tackle low yields
Farmers in Yei River and Magwi counties have received climate-resilient seeds under a new agricultural initiative aimed at improving crop production and addressing persistent low yields in parts of South Sudan known for their fertile land. Under the initiative, eight metric tons of certified foundation seeds were distributed to 30 community seed multipliers across the […]
GIZ expands rural food security drive in Yei and Magwi
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has stepped up its rural food security interventions in Yei River County and Magwi County, rolling out a large-scale post-harvest support initiative targeting smallholder farmers. The intervention, implemented through the Community-Driven Rural Development (CDRD) and Improved Living Conditions and Psychosocial Support (ILiPS) projects, has seen the distribution of 21,000 […]
Yei, Magwi communities tap honey value chain for growth
Communities in Yei River and Magwi counties are increasingly turning to honey production as a reliable source of income, following a new initiative aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods and building economic resilience across parts of Central and Eastern Equatoria. A total of 140 beneficiaries, including 105 men and 35 women, have received 280 modern Kenya […]
South Sudan’s push for inclusive agribusiness gains ground
In Juba, South Sudan’s capital, a diverse coalition of farmers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and financial leaders gathered this week under one roof with a shared purpose: to reshape the country’s agricultural future through inclusion, resilience, and grassroots leadership. The event, titled Building Resilient and Inclusive Agribusiness Ecosystems in South Sudan, served as both a rallying cry […]
