transformation
of the country's
agriculture sector.
transformation of the
country's agriculture
sector.
of the country's
agriculture sector.
sustainable development of the
agriculture sector.
transformation of the
country's agriculture
sector.
transformation
of the country's
agriculture sector.
transformation of the
country's agriculture
sector.
of the country's
agriculture sector.
sustainable development of the
agriculture sector.
Ecological Zones
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Greenbelt:
Good for oil palm, tea & coffee, fruits , Irish potatoes maize and vegetables, tropical forestry. -
Ironstone Plateau:
Mainly good for sorghum, groundnuts sesame sunflower and livestock herding area. -
Nile Sobat:
Ample irrigation, sunshine, alluvial soils – ideal conditions for sugar cane, rice and sorghum. -
Flood plains:
Good for sorghum, rice sugar cane, sesame and groundnuts. -
Hills and Mountains:
Good for tea, coffee, temperate fruits,(apples, grapes), forest plantations and wheat. -
Arid Zone:
Good for gum acacia.
Crops grown in South Sudan
Cash Crops
Coffee, tea and tobacco are important cash crops that grow well in areas of the
Beans
Beans are important crops of nutritional value that are grown under different climatic conditions. Currently,
Cotton
Cotton is another oil seed cash crop that has a great potential. Its production was
7-day weather forecast for Juba
Potential Areas for Investment in the Agro-industrial Sector
- Saw mills, fruit canning factory and brewery in Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal state.
- Kenaf project for making and packaging Hessian cloth in Tonj, Warrap State.
- Nzara Agro Industrial Complex, Western Equatoria State and Mongalla Cotton Spinning and Weaving factory, Central Equatoria state.
- Paper making project from papyrus that grows in the Sudd or swamps of the states of Warrap, Unity, Upper Nile, Jonglei and Lakes states.
Ministry Vision
The vision is sustainable transformation of the country’s agriculture sector into a vibrant and productive economic sector that contributes to economic growth, social wellbeing, national food and nutrition security and poverty alleviation.
Ministry Mission
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for over 87 percent of the rural population in the Republic of South Sudan; through increased productivity, sustainable and quality production coupled with integrated planning and sustainable and environmentally sustainable management.
Ongoing Projects
Weekly Food Price Index
| Item | Quantity | Price (SSP) |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | 1 Kg | 200 |
| Sugar | 1 Kg | 500 |
| Maize Flour Bag | 10kg | 2340 |
| Okra | 1 Kg | 400 |
| Onions | 1 Kg | 550 |
Video
News
Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS), and the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD), Launch the Rural Enterprise for Agriculture Development (READ) Project in Juba
Hon. Josephine Lagu Yanga, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS), middle right, Dr. Mohamed Abchir, UNDP Resident Representative, middle left, and Ms. Caroline Mwongera, IFAD Country Director for Eritrea
Ministry of Agricultutre and Food Security (MAFS) Launches Direct Cash Transfers to support 157,500 Vulnerable households in 20 Counties Under the Shabaka Meisha Project
Hon. Josephine Lagu Yanga, Minister for Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS), Center, and Maryam Salim, World Bank Country Director for South Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Sudan (Left) and Undeland
South Sudan at UNCCD COP16: Building Resilience Through Digital Innovation and Regional Cooperation
Hon. Josephine Lagu Yanga, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) follow proceedings at COP16 in Riyadh Saudi Arabia held between December 02-13, 2024. Photo Credit: MAFS. MAFS The