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Job Opportunity for agricultural professionals in South Sudan🧑🏼🌾 IFDC South Sudan is seeking qualified professionals to conduct Seed Business Management training for Seed Companies. International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) Is an International Non-Governmental Organization implementing Accelerating Agriculture and Agribusiness for Enhanced Economic Development (A3 SEED) project in Rumbek-Lakes State, Bor in Jonglei State, Yambio in Western Equatoria, Torit in Eastern Equatoria and Central Equatoria States. Qualified and interested professionals should submit their concept note addressed to the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) Country Office, Rahwa Apartments Opposite the Ministries, plot No. 710, South Airport Road, Juba-South Sudan, and send it to ssdoperations@ifdc.org and CC yenock@ifdc.org and CVs of the applicants must be submitted via the IFDC career website via the link: Consultancy To Conduct Seed Business Management Training For Seed Companies In South Sudan - Rahwa Apartment, Opposite the Ministries, Plot No, 710, South Airport Road, Juba, - International Fertilizer Development Center 48  Deadline: August 5th, 2024, by 4.00 PM ( South Sudan Time) Repost & share with your friends and family🌱

The Farmer is the only man in our economy who buys everything at retail, sells everything at wholesale, and pays the freight both ways🧑🏼🌾 ~John F. Kennedy~

In the first photo, everyone recognizes the fruits as dates. In Hebrew, they are called ‘Tamar.’ The dates from Arabia were referred to as ‘Tamar-e-Arab’ by the merchants. Now, let’s focus on the fruit in the second frame. This pod-like fruit is widely known in the Indian Subcontinent. It contains an edible pulp and is used in cuisines and medicines across many countries. When Arab merchants first arrived in India, they noticed that this sweet and sour fruit resembled dates in color. Impressed by its taste, they named it ‘Tamar-e-Hind,’ signifying a date-like fruit from Hindustan (India). They carried it with them to introduce it to European countries. And that’s how we got the name ‘tamarind’! A fascinating tidbit for your little ones, don’t you think! 

“It's time to invest in agriculture especially when the most food insecure are farmers themselves, there is so much potential in the agricultural sector of South Sudan, and prioritizing agriculture can make a difference," Beth Bechdol, Deputy Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently told reporters in Juba, the capital of South Sudan during her recent 6-day visit to the young nation. She said that the food security situation in the country is expected to worsen due to looming floods predicted to affect the country and peak at their highest in September which could impact between 600,000 and 3.3 million South Sudanese, based on varying impact scenarios. "FAO is ready to support the people of South Sudan. Alongside partners and the government, FAO is providing the needed water for people and livestock, sources of nutrition for women and children, and support to develop the livestock value chain to enable farmers to make a living and support their families," Bechdol added. The forecast for above-normal rainfall this season, along with the substantial release of water from Lake Victoria into the Nile River, is expected to exacerbate the floods predicted to exceed the record levels observed in September 2022. This situation calls for heightened preparedness. Before the floods, it’s critical to implement early warning systems and take preventative measures. We can change our Agrifood systems to be more effective, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable 🌱 Video Credit: FAO

Happy 13th Independence Day to the farmers & citizens of South Sudan👩🏼🌾

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According to Reuter’s Mei Mei Chu, China has approved the safety of gene-edited wheat for the first time as Beijing cautiously moves forward with commercial growing of genetically modified food crops. “The approval for the gene-edited disease-resistant wheat is seen as a milestone, as the ingredient – used to make pasta, noodles and bread – is predominantly grown in China for food consumption,” Chu reported. “China is the world’s largest wheat producer and consumer🌾. “China has in the past year ramped up approvals of genetically modified (GM) corn and soybean seeds that are higher-yielding and resistant to insects and herbicide to secure its food security, but the uptake remains slow and cautious due to concerns about the impact to health and ecology,” Chu reported. According to Farm Policy News, China’s agriculture ministry had previously granted approval for the domestic production of six additional varieties of genetically modified corn, two of soybeans, and one of cotton, along with two more varieties of gene-edited soybeans. Nonetheless, “China is striving to elevate its domestic crop yields this year to safeguard food security and is aiming to diminish its dependence on imports of soybeans and grains, which currently exceed 100 million tonnes annually,” Chu noted. 

South Korea's interest has been sparked by the African continent's ability to cultivate rice, leading to the introduction of the K-Rice seed, a technology aimed at enhancing rice production. The K-Rice Belt Initiative, a component of Seoul’s official development assistance (ODA), seeks to enhance rice self-sufficiency by improving high-yield rice varieties, irrigation systems, and seed supply in Cameroon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea (Bissau), Kenya, Senegal, and Uganda. South Korea has already invested $80 million in this initiative, with plans to increase funding. According to Business Insider Africa, the director general for the Technology Cooperation Bureau of the Rural Development Administration (the main crop research organization in South Korea) conveyed to a delegation of African journalists attending the Korea-Africa Summit in Seoul, " “Even if technology is small, as long as it is rooted in the local people it will have a significant impact. When Korea was in poverty we received a lot of help from the international community, now we feel it's our turn to help.” What are your thoughts on this? 

In Sub-Saharan Africa, 80% of agricultural production is by small holder farmers. The female share of the agricultural labor force there is the highest in the world. Even so, the rural women face a lot of challenges from insufficient financial support to lack of land ownership rights in other countries. According to IFAD, 150 million people would not face hunger crisis if only women had the same access to resources as men. When rural women access finance, the entire economy flourishes 🌱

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