The Farmers' Union in Western Bahr el Ghazal State received multiple packages of vegetable seeds from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Bangladesh battalion in Wau on Tuesday.
The seeds included eggplant, okra, onions, beans, tomatoes, and equipment like hoes, hooks, and fishing nets.
While receiving the materials at the union's office, Dr. Natale Masmino, chairperson of the union thanked the UN and called on partners and people of goodwill to support farmers with modern equipment, pesticides, and training to boost agricultural production in the state.
“These seeds may not cover all the farmers but in our plan, we are going to sort out farmers and cooperatives who are very active, and based on that we will be able to distribute those seeds and tools,” said Masmino.
“I believe farmers in particular Western Bahr El Ghazal are going through a lot of challenges. One is the issue to do with local hands cultivation and cutting of trees because we have a dense forest,” he said.
Natale noted that in the dry season, farmers lack enough water for farming.
“The other challenge is a source of water during the dry season and these are some of the challenges affecting farmers because they cannot grow vegetation during the dry season,” he added.
On his part, Lt. Col. Synthia Samim, the Civil-military coordinator for Bangladesh Battalion in Wau urged the farmers to utilize the seeds to provide the needed vegetables in the state.
“We are here because obtaining food security is one of the most important factors in South Sudan to build up this capacity and obtain food security. Bangladesh Battalion Five is always providing help from the ministry up to the grassroots level,” she said. “So based on this, we are here to support you. We are part of you, we want to support you by giving you some fishing materials, some vegetable and fruit seeds, and also some tools and equipment which will help you to grow the crops.”
Newer articles:
- Football: Young Stars team crowned champions of South Sudan Cup in Torit - 12/01/2023 05:35
- China's strategic inroads in African Sahel region - 12/01/2023 01:03
- Will the Framework Deal Between Sudan’s Military Rulers and Civil Opposition Restore Civilian Rule? - 12/01/2023 00:11
- ANC party urges UN to support disarmament in South Sudan - 11/01/2023 11:06
- Humanitarian Coordinator ad interim (a.i.) in South Sudan condemns the killing of three aid workers - 11/01/2023 07:49
Older news items
- Police fires tear gas into striking drivers at Elegu border - 11/01/2023 00:15
- South Sudan: plastic bottle caps open up future for youth - 10/01/2023 10:32
- South Sudan: Standoff at Elegu as truck drivers protest extortion - 10/01/2023 06:19
- UN concerned over detention of six journalists in South Sudan - 10/01/2023 02:21
- How This ‘Most Dangerous’ African Tribe Cleverly Fools Tourists - 10/01/2023 01:00
Latest news items (all categories):
- South Sudan needs ‘civic education’ before elections, says bishop - 16/01/2025 16:42
- South Sudan parties set to resume peace talks in Kenya - 16/01/2025 16:39
- Abandoned but not forgotten – the invisible crisis in South Sudan - 16/01/2025 16:35
- The SAF has committed barbaric atrocities against South Sudanese refugees in Wad Medani - 16/01/2025 16:27
- Syria 2025: The historical Syrian project: From revolution to a modern inclusive civil state - 16/01/2025 16:10
Random articles (all categories):
- Women and children being raped and slaughtered as South Sudan conflict worsens famine threatening millions - 15/03/2017 03:42
- Turkish charities bring smiles, hope to Africa - 04/09/2021 03:51
- South Sudan Leaders to Resolve Issues After Forming Government - 16/01/2020 06:03
- Sudan, South Sudan Borders Fueling Refugee Crisis - 10/02/2012 21:40
- Children die daily at a South Sudan border camp while they wait for international aid - 19/06/2023 06:53
Popular articles:
- Who is the darkest person in the world, according to Guinness World Record? - 25/10/2022 02:34 - Read 61881 times
- No oil in troubled waters - 25/03/2014 15:02 - Read 22310 times
- School exam results in South Sudan show decline - 01/04/2012 17:58 - Read 21505 times
- NDSU student from South Sudan receives scholarship - In-Forum - 29/09/2012 01:44 - Read 19070 times
- Top 10 weakest currency exchange rates in Africa in 2023 - 19/07/2023 00:24 - Read 18873 times