(YEI) – Coffee farmers in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State say insecurity and recurring wildfires are preventing the revival of one of South Sudan’s most promising cash crops, undermining both local livelihoods and national export prospects. Farmers argue that peace and stability are essential to restore coffee production,Continue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Germany, the Netherlands, and the European Union have launched an expanded phase of the Community Driven Rural Development project in Central Equatoria State, South Sudan, as part of a €48 million ($51.8 million) initiative to strengthen rural livelihoods under a collaborative Team Europe approach. The project nowContinue Reading
UAE–South Sudan Agricultural Cooperation: Promise for a Regional Breadbasket The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and South Sudan are exploring cooperation in sustainable development, particularly in agriculture and irrigation systems. Similar models of collaboration have been seen between the UAE and Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, where agriculture and water managementContinue Reading
(ADJUMANI DISTRICT, UGANDA) – Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) on Thursday, 21 August 2025, forcefully expelled South Sudanese cattle belonging mainly to the Dinka Bor community from Adjumani District, sending the animals back across the border into South Sudan. South Sudanese herder Daniel Khang Garang said UPDF soldiers ordered allContinue Reading
(BOR) – The Jonglei State Government has commenced a two week livestock vaccination campaign aimed at combating East Coast Fever and other significant diseases affecting cattle, sheep and goats. The launch event, which took place in Bor on Friday, signifies a vital step in the state’s commitment to enhancing animalContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Eleven South Sudanese ventures have secured a combined grant worth 2.5 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP), equivalent to 544,000 US dollars, through the World Food Programme (WFP) IGNITE Food Systems Innovation Challenge. The funding aims to strengthen locally led solutions that can transform the country’s fragile food system.Continue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Oxfam, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched a two year agricultural initiative in Central Equatoria State valued at 1.18 million US dollars, equivalent to about 5.43 billion South Sudanese Pounds at the current official exchange rate. The project is designed to empowerContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Agribusiness stakeholders have commended the 2SCALE Incubator programme for its role in transforming South Sudan’s food systems and strengthening resilience in the agricultural sector. Farmers, processors, entrepreneurs and policymakers recently gathered at the Pyramid Continental Hotel in Juba for an event under the theme “Cultivating Equity: Building ResilientContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry has announced its full support for the upcoming National Agro-Food Trade Fair, scheduled to take place in January 2026. The exhibition is expected to provide South Sudanese farmers and producers with a vital platform to promote their agricultural products and strengthen linksContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of South Sudan, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, has launched the Empowering Women and Youth to Drive Sustainable Agriculture (EWYSA) project in Central Equatoria State. The initiative aims to support 1,200 small-scale vegetable farmers, withContinue Reading
