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Food Shortages in South Sudan: Every Seed Counts
A recent crop assessment forecasts that the country will at best only produce half the cereal it requires to feed itself. This is expected to push approximately 1.3 million people to the brink of a crisis. (FAO Photo: Edward Ogolla)
In parts of South Sudan a complex humanitarian emergency is unfolding as a result of food unavailability and inaccessibility. Through innovative programmes such as Community Based Seed Production, FAO aims to help establish seed systems and increase availability of high quality seeds, which will ultimately boost food production.
Edward Ogolla reports from Juba, South Sudan:
Edward Ogolla reports from Juba, South Sudan:
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