Palm oil
Palm oil is a high value product in the world, the supply of which is now dominated by Indonesia; The crop was introduced into the area in the 1940s, probably by Belgium colonial administrators from the Congo. The tree grows extremely well in the Green Belt of Central and Western Equatoria States.
Oil seed crops
Oilseed crops are set to play an important role in the South Sudanese economy because of their potential to open up employment opportunities, provide raw materials for industries and generate revenue and foreign currency for the country. Thus, the Government is particularly keen to attract investors to help revive the old oilseed plantations and mills […]
Wheat
Wheat is a grain crop that requires cold temperature; as such, its production is not common in most parts in the country. South Sudan is currently a net wheat and wheat flour importer. Some varieties of wheat crop have been tried in the past certain parts of the country, including: Renk County, Upper Nile state […]
Millet
Millet is a staple food crop cultivated in areas with low rainfall, particularly, the states of Warrap, and Northern, Western Bahr el Gazal, Unity and Northern part of Upper Nile. The crop grows well in sandy and alluvial soil and moderate – temperature
Rice
Rice is a stable food crop that is produced in flood plain areas of South Sudan. Two varieties have demonstrated a success in the past, namely: Wet land rice (Paddy variety): This variety are successful under the climate of Northern Bahr el Gazal, Jonglei and Upper Nile states. Upland rice: This variety grows well in […]
Sorghum
Sorghum is an important food stable crop cultivated in all states of South Sudan under subsistence rainfall. The crop is also cultivated under mechanized rain fed and irrigated system in the northern counties of Upper Nile state. Other states in the country started adapting mechanization in their stats since 2005. Sorghum grows well under the […]
Maize
Maize, which is the main food for a great number of South Sudan’s population, grows well in most part of the country, including: Three states of the Equatoria region. The eastern part of Upper Nile state along Ethopia border. The high lands of Jonglei State. Lakes state Unity State.
Cereals
Most parts of South Sudan are potentials for cereal grains production. This is largely because these areas area: Rich alluvial soil and arable land along the Flood Plains, Iron Stone Plateau and the Green Belt agro-ecological zones. High solar radiation, with an average of over 10 hours of sunlight per day. Ample supply of water […]
Tobacco
Tobacco is another cash crop that suites the environment of the Green Belt, particularly, in Yei, Kajo-Keji, Maridi and Magwi.
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