Finance Ministry approves agriculture budget line
JUBA, South Sudan — The Ministry of Finance and Planning has approved a dedicated budget to procure agricultural tools and seeds, aiming to support farmers nationwide ahead of the coming farming season (Eye Radio; SSBC). The decision was taken during a high-level meeting.
The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Bak Barnaba Chol, according to reporting carried by local media. The move positions the government’s financial apparatus to back seasonal agricultural operations through targeted procurement.
Planning Undersecretary outlines distribution goals
Speaking to the state broadcaster SSBC, the Undersecretary for Planning, Benjamin Ayali, said the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security will receive the funds needed to engage farmers across the country. The stated objective is timely access to quality inputs.
“We have approved a budget line item that is crucial for this year’s intervention into agricultural activities,” Ayali said (SSBC). He added that the Agriculture Ministry would work with farmers and extension workers to provide hybrid seeds nationwide.
Hybrid seeds and modern tools ahead of rainy season
Officials presented the plan as a practical step to strengthen local production by pairing hybrid seeds with modern farming implements. In policy terms, the emphasis is on improving yields through better inputs delivered before peak planting begins.
Ayali framed the intervention around national food security, while underscoring the importance of reaching farmers on time as the rainy season approaches. The expectation, as described, is that earlier distribution will help maximize harvest outcomes.
Funding amount not disclosed, rollout now awaited
The Ministry of Finance has not disclosed the specific amount allocated to the procurement and distribution effort, based on the statements reported. Even so, the approval signals administrative clearance for the Agriculture Ministry to proceed with preparations.
Attention now turns to implementation, including how quickly seeds and tools move from procurement to farmers’ hands. For many producers, the practical impact will be measured in whether inputs arrive early enough to influence planting decisions and yields.