JUBA — The South Sudan government on Wednesday earmarked SSP 62 billion to support farming activities as the rainy season approaches.
The fund was approved during the Economic Cluster meeting chaired by Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel in Juba on Wednesday.
Ms. Lily Albino Akol, Deputy Minister of Agriculture & Food Security and spokesperson of the Economic Cluster, said the meeting focused on fast-tracking development priorities, with agriculture and food security taking center stage.
“Among the key resolutions was the approval of SSP 62 billion to support farming activities ahead of the upcoming rainy season,” said Akol.
Akol said the funds aimed at revitalizing agriculture and fortifying food security signal a renewed commitment to harnessing the nation’s untapped potential in cultivation and empowering rural communities.
“This funding will be directed toward a 100-day farming activation exercise aimed at revitalizing farming systems, increasing domestic food production, and securing long-term agricultural sustainability,” he said.
She revealed that the cluster formed a special committee to prepare for the National Agricultural Conference—a landmark event that will bring together stakeholders to unlock investment, generate innovative solutions, and drive transformation within the agricultural sector.
In addition, the economic cluster directed all state governors and chief administrators to allocate 250,000 hectares of land each for agricultural use, she said.
“This will expand cultivation, empower local communities, and maximize the country’s vast agricultural potential,” she emphasized.
She said the cluster urged its members to move swiftly from policy to action, emphasizing that only through timely and effective implementation can the government deliver real and lasting change for the people of South Sudan.
“The government of His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit will continue empowering farmers, providing critical resources, and creating a conducive environment for sustainable agricultural development.”
She added that these actions are expected to spur economic growth, create employment opportunities, and ensure every South Sudanese has access to sufficient and easily accessible food.
