With a clear design philosophy that is guiding its vision of turning South Sudan into a food basket, Eden- Agri has mapped out the young ation into clear agro-ecological zones.

he Eden Foundation is a South Sudanese initiative tor, designed to promote food security and sustain- ability through agriculture. Known as “Eden Agriculture,” the project seeks to ignite a green revolution by pioneering large-scale agriculture in collaboration with the Government’s Ministry of Agriculture. Eden Agriculture combines crop cultivation with animal husbandry, envisioning South Sudan as the food basket for East and Northern Africa. The initiative aligns with the Sustainable Development Goal to end hunger and malnutrition by 2030.

Under the leadership of General Manager Dr. Chris, Eden Agriculture is championing agriculture as a cornerstone for livelihoods, raw material production, and trade. It also addresses challenges like climate change-induced flooding, displace-ment, and food insecurity. Despite South Sudan’s immense agricultural potential–with 95% of its land ara-

ble- the region struggles with food deficits due to recurrent droughts, import dependency, civil insecurity, and underdeveloped infrastructure.
Eden Agriculture has mapped South Sudan into agro-ecological zones to maximize output based on regional suitability. The Bahr el Ghazal zone, currently the site of Eden’s pilot farms, is experimenting with crops like maize, sorghum, on-ions, and fruits, with plans to expand to cash crops like coffee. Other zones include the Upper Nile and the West ern and Eastern Equatorial regions, each with specific crop potential.

With South Sudan’s food insecurity compounded by low domestic food production, innovative solutions like irrigation are central to Eden Agriculture’s strategy. Currently, 300 hectares are under pivot irrigation, with plans to double this capacity. South Sudan boasts over four irrigation corridors, each with an estimated potential of one million hectares. Eden Agriculture aims to develop a 10,000-acre irrigation scheme with approximately 200 pivots and expand surface irri gation to cover an additional 60,000 acres. Irrigation increases maize yields significantly-from 1.5 metric tons per hectare to between 12 and 20 metric tons. This productivity leap underscores the transformative potential of irrigation in South Sudan’s agricultural landscape.

Eden Agriculture aims to scale up cash crop production for export, generating foreign currency and improving South Sudan’s balance of payments. Crops like sesame, cocoa, and sunflower will be grown on the planned Gemeza farm. The project envisions creating employment opportunities, fostering knowledge transfer, and boosting local economic development. Additionally, Eden Agriculture is committed to establishing an industrial park at Jebel Ado to support agro-industrial activities like fertilizer blending, vegetable process-ing, and manufacturing of farm im-plements.
Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) initiatives are integral to Eden Agriculture’s model. The project plans to establish clinics and schools for local communities while contributing to environmental sustainability through carbon sequestration.
Replanting fast-growing forests will capture atmospheric carbon dioxide, mitigate global warming, and provide much-needed wood.
To nurture the next generation of agricultural professionals, Eden Ag-riculture, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, plans to establish an agricultural training col-lege in Bilnyang. This center will offer training in crop cultivation, irrigation techniques, pesticide control. and animal sciences. Students will have access to practical learning on Eden’s farms in Ge-meza, Bai Bai, and Jebel Ado. This initiative aims to position agriculture as a viable career choice for South Sudanese youth.

Agricultural show days will also be organized to showcase progressive farming practices and encourage their adoption by local farmers. These efforts aim to empower South Sudanese to replicate large-scale farming models, fostering a culture of agricultural innovation.

Eden Agriculture is at the forefront of agricultural mechani-zation, using satellite-guidedplanting technologies integrated with John Deere equipment. GPS systems provide precise data on acreage, planting speed, and effi-ciency, eliminating the need for physical markers. Such technological advancements enhance productivity and set a benchmark for modern farming in South Sudan.
Agriculture serves as a catalyst for industrial development. As Eden Agriculture grows, it will stimulate related industries such as fertilizer production, seed development, and agricultural equipment manufacturing. This industrial growth will complement South Sudan’s mineral-driv-en economy, creating a diversified and resilient economic base.
We appeal to UN, FAO, WFP, World Bank and other develop-ment agencies to join hands and support patriotic South Sudanese to learn how to ‘Fish’ and not just receive Fish’ donations and accelerate achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
by 2030.

“To uncover your true potential, you must first find your own limits and then you have to have the courage to blow past them.
.” _Pi-cabo Street
All eyes on South Sudan, the youngest Nation in Africa with an Agricultural vision that can feed the rest of Africa! Street

All eyes on South Sudan, the youngest Nation in Africa with an Agricultural vision that can feed the rest of Africa!