Most agriculture is rain fed, and the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides is insignificant. Cultivation and livestock rearing are the main livelihood activities for most households in South Sudan; about 81 percent of households cultivate land and 74 percent owns livestock. Even though agriculture and livestock rearing employ a
Most agriculture is rain fed, and the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides is insignificant. Cultivation and livestock rearing are the main livelihood activities for most households in South Sudan; about 81 percent of households cultivate land and 74 percent owns livestock. Even though agriculture and livestock rearing employ a large number of people, agricultural productivity remains low because traditional and inefficient agricultural practices are followed.
Agriculture and livestock: “Promote the use of climate-resilient seeds and crops.” (p. 74)
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