(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – Eleven food processing businesses across five South Sudanese states have received a combined $544,000 in grants and business support from the World Food Programme’s IGNITE Innovation Hub, helping local entrepreneurs turn raw ingredients such as oilseeds, sorghum, millet and eggs into thriving enterprises. The initiative, basedContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Livestock commercialisation is key to economic growth in South Sudan, the Food and Agriculture Organization has said. The agency made the statement during a visit with Swiss Cooperation to Nyinanyar Cattle Camp in Jebel Ladu Payam. The visit was aimed at engaging with livestock keepers to understandContinue Reading
(MALAKAL, SOUTH SUDAN) – Aerial control operations have been launched against Quelea bird outbreaks that are threatening cereal crops in Upper Nile State. The Quelea bird, also known as the Red-billed Quelea, is a small weaver bird that weighs about 20 grammes. It is described as the most destructive birdContinue Reading
(KAPOETA EAST COUNTY, EASTERN EQUATORIA) – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is providing limited amounts of supplementary livestock feed in Narus, Kapoeta East County, to help maintain livestock body condition and protect productive assets amid prolonged dry conditions and declining pasture availability. Drought is putting growing pressure on livestockContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Ukraine’s central bank has introduced new rules to stop viable farms and agribusinesses from being pushed into default as Russian attacks disrupt export routes. The measures allow banks more freedom when dealing with borrowers hit by the financial fallout of the war. The National Bank of UkraineContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – A total of 210 hectares of agricultural land were made safe and returned to productive use during July through Ukraine’s state compensation programme for demining. The work was carried out by mine action operators, according to the Ministry of Economy and Environment. The clearance was completed underContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Farming cooperatives in Eastern Equatoria and Lakes States have produced more than 329,850 kilogrammes of harvest despite drought, heavy rainfall and unstable market conditions, showing how rural groups can improve livelihoods through sustainable agriculture. The 21 cooperative societies and farmer clusters have been receiving support through the RURALSSContinue Reading
(YEI COUNTY) – Fifty two farmers groups in Yei River County have received fruit seedlings including papaya, pineapple, coffee and banana, a move aimed at improving nutrition, raising incomes and promoting climate smart agriculture across the region. The seedlings were provided by AVSI South Sudan and will be planted inContinue Reading
(DAR ES SALAAM) – South Sudan and Tanzania will sign an agriculture cooperation pact in August 2026, a deal set to boost maize trade and transfer farming skills in irrigation and mechanisation to Juba. The agreement was reached on the sidelines of the 19th East African Community Sectoral Council onContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A major agricultural initiative aimed at strengthening livelihoods and improving market systems has been launched in Yei River County. The Sustainable Markets and Agribusiness Competitiveness Plus (SMAC+) Project was officially introduced last week, bringing renewed hope to smallholder farmers and agribusinesses across the county. The initiativeContinue Reading
