This study was carried in New Halfa Agricultural Production Corporation, Sudan, season 2006/2007.... more This study was carried in New Halfa Agricultural Production Corporation, Sudan, season 2006/2007. To measure the factors affecting technical efficiency of sorghum production using a stochastic frontier production function. The study used multi-stage stratified random sampling by mean of a structured questionnaire to interview 150 tenants. The results revealed that the magnitude of technical efficiency varied from one tenant to another and ranged from 33% to 99%, with a mean of 78%. Which means that sorghum production could have been increased by 22% at the same level of inputs. The main factors that influenced the degree of sorghum efficiency were the irrigation number, tenancy location, weeding, labour and education. While experiences of tenant, Animal ownership and schooling years, had significant effects on tenants’ technical inefficiency of sorghum production.  To improve sorghum production technical efficiency, the study recommended usage of herbicides, provision credit to t...
Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 2015
Local commun ities in Ren k, South Sudan collectively own their land and therefore, should be abl... more Local commun ities in Ren k, South Sudan collectively own their land and therefore, should be able to benefit fro m its resources. However, the co mmunit ies are unable to do so due to inadequacies in capacity to manage particularly the forests resources in a way that can sustain both the resources and the people. Strengthening capacities for co mmunit ies and institutions is underscored to be central in ensuring sustainable use of resources. This study assessed the capacities of the local co mmun ities in imp lementing sustainable forest management as well as the capacities of research and development institutions to provide the necessary training and extension services to strengthen the capacities of the communit ies to implement sustainable forest management. A cross-sectional survey of respondents representing 21% of the estimated population of 67,182 in Renk was interv iewed using participatory methodologies and semi-structured questionnaire. Results showed that sustainable forestry activities are limited in Ren k County although the communities are aware of the benefits of forests. The study highlighted some of the challenges affecting forestry development and sustainable forestry practices which, are mainly related to inadequate capacities within the forestry institution and among the communities to effectively implement sustainable forestry. The study concludes that by streng thening capacities and collaboration between institutions and stakeholders, Renk County has opportunities to benefit fro m sustainable forestry.
In the present paper the results of poverty prevalence and income inequality; poverty profile; an... more In the present paper the results of poverty prevalence and income inequality; poverty profile; and poverty determinants have been examined to pick out critical factors that highly influence poverty in the South Sudan – the case of Renk County. Then after, the critical factors were picked up and simulated into a number of scenarios that are useful for designing appropriate pro-poor policies that may help in alleviating poverty status in the south Sudan. The stated scenarios are the government shoulder: (1) 50 percent of the health expenses; (2) 50 percent of the health and education expense; (3) 50 percent for health, education, water and electricity supply expenses; (4) 100 percent of the health costs; (5) 100 percent of the health and education expenses; and (6) 100 percent of the health, education, water and electricity supply expenses. The results of the simulation show gradual reduction in poverty incidence (P0), gap (P1) and severity (P2) for urban and rural households. Simulat...
This paper aims at identifying the coping stl'1ltegies adopted by food insecure households in... more This paper aims at identifying the coping stl'1ltegies adopted by food insecure households in the rural areas of White-Nile Slate of Sudan as food insecurity indicator. Primary data is collected using structured questionnaire for 100 households. Respondents are divided into five income groups and the Coping Strategies Index (CSI) is computed for each group. The average number of members/ household was eight, with 4.18 feddan holding size and O.6$US/individual/day. The CS I was 24.3 and 17.38 for all groups in the rainy and dry seasons, respectively. Accordingly, all members of the households are vulnerable to food deficits. Thus, as this study uses the coping strategies as food insecurity indicator; it confirms the need for enhancing crops productivity in the study area
International Journal of Technology Management, 2009
Agriculture is the backbone of economic and social development in Sudan, with 80% of the populati... more Agriculture is the backbone of economic and social development in Sudan, with 80% of the population depending on agriculture and all other sectors being largely dependent on it. Food security information is the key to food security and its timely availability, reliability and usability not only averts disaster, but also leads to developments that improve people's livelihoods (Mati, 2005). Food security information in Sudan is generated by many governmental institutions, UN agencies (WFP, FAO, IFAD, UNDP, etc.) and NGOs. This paper aims to assess the strength and weaknesses of information and data collection on food security and the existing market information system, identify gaps in the early warning system of impending food security disasters, and analyse the capacity to forecast yield and crop production and identify the gaps. Finally, the paper concludes with a discussion of strategic and policy implications of these findings for achieving food security in Africa.
Abstract: Despite the huge decline in the contribution of agriculture to the Sudanese exports fro... more Abstract: Despite the huge decline in the contribution of agriculture to the Sudanese exports from 73% in 1998 to only 5% in 2007 as a result of the growing share of petroleum; agriculture remain an important sector in the economy contributing 35% to GDP in 2007 and employing about 70% of the Sudanese labour force. Traditional agriculture occupies 60% of the total cultivated land and employs 65% of the total agricultural population; nonetheless, it contributes only 16% to total agricultural GDP, attributed to low crop productivity beside ...
Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences, 2012
Most governments in Africa implement policies aiming to stabilize the prices of staple foods, whi... more Most governments in Africa implement policies aiming to stabilize the prices of staple foods, which often include building up grain reserves, besides other trade measures insulating their domestic market from the world market. The mechanism should ideally work as follows, grains should be bought and stored from areas, during the surplus seasons (after harvest) so as to assure fair prices to producers and should be distributed during deficit seasons, in deficit areas besides in cases of emergencies. However, ideal approaches are not necessarily followed in many developing countries due to different constraints and situations. The Strategic Reserve Corporation (SRC) is an institution that is established ten years ago to play such a role in Sudan. This paper tries to assess the performance of the SRC against the overall goals and to study the related obstacles if any. We use a sample of 112 respondents from the SRC staff, related and grain farmers as our data source. Results of the research revealed numerous financial and administrative constraints that obstruct SRC from playing the intended role, which need to be considered so as to contribute to price stability and food security in Sudan.
This study was carried in New Halfa Agricultural Production Corporation, Sudan, season 2006/2007.... more This study was carried in New Halfa Agricultural Production Corporation, Sudan, season 2006/2007. To measure the factors affecting technical efficiency of sorghum production using a stochastic frontier production function. The study used multi-stage stratified random sampling by mean of a structured questionnaire to interview 150 tenants. The results revealed that the magnitude of technical efficiency varied from one tenant to another and ranged from 33% to 99%, with a mean of 78%. Which means that sorghum production could have been increased by 22% at the same level of inputs. The main factors that influenced the degree of sorghum efficiency were the irrigation number, tenancy location, weeding, labour and education. While experiences of tenant, Animal ownership and schooling years, had significant effects on tenants’ technical inefficiency of sorghum production.  To improve sorghum production technical efficiency, the study recommended usage of herbicides, provision credit to t...
Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 2015
Local commun ities in Ren k, South Sudan collectively own their land and therefore, should be abl... more Local commun ities in Ren k, South Sudan collectively own their land and therefore, should be able to benefit fro m its resources. However, the co mmunit ies are unable to do so due to inadequacies in capacity to manage particularly the forests resources in a way that can sustain both the resources and the people. Strengthening capacities for co mmunit ies and institutions is underscored to be central in ensuring sustainable use of resources. This study assessed the capacities of the local co mmun ities in imp lementing sustainable forest management as well as the capacities of research and development institutions to provide the necessary training and extension services to strengthen the capacities of the communit ies to implement sustainable forest management. A cross-sectional survey of respondents representing 21% of the estimated population of 67,182 in Renk was interv iewed using participatory methodologies and semi-structured questionnaire. Results showed that sustainable forestry activities are limited in Ren k County although the communities are aware of the benefits of forests. The study highlighted some of the challenges affecting forestry development and sustainable forestry practices which, are mainly related to inadequate capacities within the forestry institution and among the communities to effectively implement sustainable forestry. The study concludes that by streng thening capacities and collaboration between institutions and stakeholders, Renk County has opportunities to benefit fro m sustainable forestry.
In the present paper the results of poverty prevalence and income inequality; poverty profile; an... more In the present paper the results of poverty prevalence and income inequality; poverty profile; and poverty determinants have been examined to pick out critical factors that highly influence poverty in the South Sudan – the case of Renk County. Then after, the critical factors were picked up and simulated into a number of scenarios that are useful for designing appropriate pro-poor policies that may help in alleviating poverty status in the south Sudan. The stated scenarios are the government shoulder: (1) 50 percent of the health expenses; (2) 50 percent of the health and education expense; (3) 50 percent for health, education, water and electricity supply expenses; (4) 100 percent of the health costs; (5) 100 percent of the health and education expenses; and (6) 100 percent of the health, education, water and electricity supply expenses. The results of the simulation show gradual reduction in poverty incidence (P0), gap (P1) and severity (P2) for urban and rural households. Simulat...
This paper aims at identifying the coping stl'1ltegies adopted by food insecure households in... more This paper aims at identifying the coping stl'1ltegies adopted by food insecure households in the rural areas of White-Nile Slate of Sudan as food insecurity indicator. Primary data is collected using structured questionnaire for 100 households. Respondents are divided into five income groups and the Coping Strategies Index (CSI) is computed for each group. The average number of members/ household was eight, with 4.18 feddan holding size and O.6$US/individual/day. The CS I was 24.3 and 17.38 for all groups in the rainy and dry seasons, respectively. Accordingly, all members of the households are vulnerable to food deficits. Thus, as this study uses the coping strategies as food insecurity indicator; it confirms the need for enhancing crops productivity in the study area
International Journal of Technology Management, 2009
Agriculture is the backbone of economic and social development in Sudan, with 80% of the populati... more Agriculture is the backbone of economic and social development in Sudan, with 80% of the population depending on agriculture and all other sectors being largely dependent on it. Food security information is the key to food security and its timely availability, reliability and usability not only averts disaster, but also leads to developments that improve people's livelihoods (Mati, 2005). Food security information in Sudan is generated by many governmental institutions, UN agencies (WFP, FAO, IFAD, UNDP, etc.) and NGOs. This paper aims to assess the strength and weaknesses of information and data collection on food security and the existing market information system, identify gaps in the early warning system of impending food security disasters, and analyse the capacity to forecast yield and crop production and identify the gaps. Finally, the paper concludes with a discussion of strategic and policy implications of these findings for achieving food security in Africa.
Abstract: Despite the huge decline in the contribution of agriculture to the Sudanese exports fro... more Abstract: Despite the huge decline in the contribution of agriculture to the Sudanese exports from 73% in 1998 to only 5% in 2007 as a result of the growing share of petroleum; agriculture remain an important sector in the economy contributing 35% to GDP in 2007 and employing about 70% of the Sudanese labour force. Traditional agriculture occupies 60% of the total cultivated land and employs 65% of the total agricultural population; nonetheless, it contributes only 16% to total agricultural GDP, attributed to low crop productivity beside ...
Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences, 2012
Most governments in Africa implement policies aiming to stabilize the prices of staple foods, whi... more Most governments in Africa implement policies aiming to stabilize the prices of staple foods, which often include building up grain reserves, besides other trade measures insulating their domestic market from the world market. The mechanism should ideally work as follows, grains should be bought and stored from areas, during the surplus seasons (after harvest) so as to assure fair prices to producers and should be distributed during deficit seasons, in deficit areas besides in cases of emergencies. However, ideal approaches are not necessarily followed in many developing countries due to different constraints and situations. The Strategic Reserve Corporation (SRC) is an institution that is established ten years ago to play such a role in Sudan. This paper tries to assess the performance of the SRC against the overall goals and to study the related obstacles if any. We use a sample of 112 respondents from the SRC staff, related and grain farmers as our data source. Results of the research revealed numerous financial and administrative constraints that obstruct SRC from playing the intended role, which need to be considered so as to contribute to price stability and food security in Sudan.
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