Africa-Press – South-Sudan. The South Sudan government has committed SSP 62 billion to support agriculture for the year 2025-2026 amid a decline in international aid and uncertainty in oil revenue, according to the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security.
Hussein Abdelbagi Akol revealed this during the 3rd edition of the Juba Economic Forum, which concluded last week with 40 resolutions to improve agriculture.
“As international aid declines and all oil revenues remain uncertain, agriculture is our best path to rely on. The South Sudanese government recognizes this and has committed 62 billion South Sudanese pounds to support agriculture in the 2025 to 2026 season,” he said.
Minister Akol said the funds will be used to provide fuel, seeds, and advisory services to farmers across the country.
The minister further announced that of the 100 procured tractors, 40 have been allocated to the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) to enhance agricultural productivity.
“The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security has secured over 100 tractors to modernize farming through new agricultural and mechanical services centers that will save farmers in rural areas.
“40 tractors have already been allocated to SSPDF to boost secure food production and reduce reliance on imports.”
Mr. Akol added that to improve farming techniques, the national government is collaborating with states and administrative areas to designate 250,000 fedans for demonstration farms, where farmers can learn and adopt modern agricultural practices.
He urged diplomatic missions and the private sector to shift from short-term to long-term investment in agriculture.
“To our development partners and diplomatic mission, we ask you to shift from short-term to our long-term investment in agriculture. To the private sector, we urge you to invest in irrigation, storage, and expert logistics to strengthen our food system,” he added.
Minister Akol emphasized that boosting domestic agricultural production is now a national priority, as the country seeks to enhance food security and reduce dependence on volatile external funding sources.
Resolutions of 3RD Juba Economic Forum
However, at the recently concluded Juba Economic Forum, participants came up with 40 resolutions to spur agricultural activities for economic growth as hereunder:
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