Author: Koang Pal Chang | Published: 28 minutes ago
Smallholder farmers in Magwi County receive high-quality hermetic storage bags during a recent distribution exercise. Through the CDRD and ILiPS projects, GIZ provided a total of 21,000 bags to over 2,500 farmers across Yei and Magwi counties. The initiative is designed to combat pest infestations, significantly reduce post-harvest losses, and strengthen food security for rural households.
Farmers in Yei and Magwi counties expect a reduction in wastage following the distribution of 21,000 hermetic bags by GIZ. The initiative, through the CDRD and ILiPS projects, reached 2,500 farmers, cooperatives, and dealers. With a storage capacity of 2,100 metric tons, the distribution aims to support food security and household incomes.
Farmers in South Sudan face losses due to infrastructure, storage facilities, and pests. Crops including maize, beans, sorghum, cowpeas, and soybeans are vulnerable to weevils. These losses lead farmers to sell produce after harvest at prices lower than those offered during periods of demand.
The bags provide a solution. Each 100kg bag has a three-layer design that protects grains from pests and mold without chemicals.
Advisors for CDRD and ILiPS noted the distribution occurred during the harvest between December 2025 and February 2026. Farmers stated the timing allows them to store yields and wait for market valuations.
Equipment distribution is paired with training to maintain quality and bridge the gap between harvest and the next season.
The ILiPS project is implemented by GIZ for the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It supports returnees, displaced persons, and communities with tools, seeds, and training.
The CDRD project is also implemented by GIZ for the BMZ, with funding from the European Union and the Netherlands.
This collaboration falls under the Global Gateway and Team Europe initiatives to support development in governance and systems. Germany continues to support development in South Sudan, focusing on governance, water supply, and equality.
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