(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Farmers in Yei River County are calling on the government and humanitarian organisations to invest in practical agricultural projects, saying increased support for farmers is key to tackling the country’s growing food insecurity challenges. The farmers argue that while government officials and development partners frequently speakContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Farmers in Yei River County have expressed concerns over the Central Equatoria State government’s plan to distribute cocoa seedlings, arguing that the initiative is being introduced too late in the planting season. The State Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development announced on Monday that it plansContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Central Equatoria State Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development has announced plans to distribute more than 250,000 cocoa seedlings to cooperative societies and farmers across the state’s six counties as part of efforts to boost agricultural production and rural livelihoods. Speaking in a statement extended to AccessContinue Reading
(JUBA) -The Central Equatoria State Council of Ministers has approved the establishment of a State Rural Development Bank aimed at expanding access to financial services and supporting cooperatives, agriculture, and other productive economic activities across the state. During its 12th sitting of 2026 chaired by Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony inContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony and Türkiye’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Metin Ergin, have agreed to deepen development cooperation aimed at improving livelihoods and expanding investment across the state. The discussions on Wednesday focused on support for key sectors including agriculture, health, education, water infrastructure andContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Farmers in Yei River County are facing a difficult second planting season following a prolonged dry spell that has persisted throughout August and September, raising concerns over reduced crop yields and potential food shortages later this year. Speaking to Access Radio, the County Director of Agriculture,Continue Reading
(KAPOETA, EASTERN EQUATORIA STATE) – Governor Luis Lobong Lojore has called for urgent humanitarian intervention after witnessing the devastating impact of climate change on farming communities across Greater Kapoeta. The Governor, accompanied by the Mayor of Kapoeta Municipal Council, county commissioners, state ministers and other government officials, visited several gardensContinue Reading
(MUGWO PAYAM, YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Farmers in Mugwo Payam of Yei River County are urging the government to strengthen security, improve road infrastructure and expand market opportunities to increase agricultural production and combat food insecurity. The farmers say that although local communities are committed to food production, persistent insecurity,Continue Reading
(YEI / LAINYA COUNTIES) – The Organization for Agricultural Opportunities (OFAO), a national humanitarian and development organization, has distributed more than 3,000 tree seedlings to over 3,000 households in Yei and Lainya counties as part of efforts to promote environmental conservation and strengthen community resilience. The distribution, which took placeContinue Reading
(MUGWO)— A member of the Central Equatoria State Legislative Assembly representing Mugwo Payam has called on the government and partners to support farmers with modern agricultural tools to help them rebuild livelihoods disrupted by years of conflict. Speaking during a visit to the area, Lona Sadia said most farmers stillContinue Reading
