Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is responsible for the development and regulation of South Sudan’s agricultural sector. The Ministry leads national policy on crop production, food systems, and agricultural value chains.
Its mandate includes the formulation of agricultural strategies, extension services, seed systems oversight, and coordination of national food security frameworks. The Ministry works with state authorities, development partners, research institutions, and private sector actors to strengthen production capacity and resilience.
Agriculture represents a significant component of the country’s economic and livelihood base. The Ministry supports initiatives aimed at improving productivity, enhancing market access, and encouraging responsible private sector participation across farming, agro-processing, and related services.
The Ministry also contributes to food security planning, early warning coordination, and sector data management. It engages with relevant Government institutions to align agricultural development with infrastructure, trade, and environmental policy.
Through policy direction and structured engagement, the Ministry provides the institutional framework for agricultural development and food security in South Sudan.