Source: Miraya FM
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
(25th June, 2013) - The Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Beda Machar has presented a report to Council of States on plans to support agriculture.
The report unveiled on Monday highlighted the purchase of 70 trucks and ploughs to be supplied to the states.
The report earmarked SSP 5million for provision of seeds, 3million for anti-pest chemicals, implements for farmers and also set aside SSP 17million for fuel.
Hon. Machar’s presentation was in answer to queries raised by parliamentarians on the plans of the ministry to improve agriculture.
