08/07/2025
Title: Report on the Torit Progressive Farmers' Meeting with Vice President Josephine
On August 7-8, 2025, a significant meeting occurred between two farmers' groups from Torit and Vice President Josephine, alongside service cluster representatives and MPs. The meeting aimed to discuss farmers' challenges and find solutions to enhance their livelihoods.
Attendees
- Farmers' Cooperative A and B, Rev. Romano Oguma, Angalafa Sunlight, Vice President Josephine, and officials, including Hon. Lagus
The pastors also visited the area MP, Hon. Joyce Ichaa, to offer prayers and support.
Discussing Points:
1. Challenges:
- Lack of modern farming equipment
- Inadequate irrigation
- Limited access to credit
- Poor storage facilities lead to post-harvest losses
- Insufficient training and market access
2. Proposed Solutions:
- Collaborate with the private sector for affordable equipment
- Develop irrigation systems
- Establish credit facilities for small-scale farmers
- Improve storage facilities
- Organize training on modern practices
- Facilitate market access for produce
Commitments:
- The Ministry of Agriculture will work with the private sector for subsidies.
- The Ministry of Infrastructure will focus on irrigation development.
Conclusion:
Vice President Josephine concluded the meeting by inviting Rev. Romano and Angalafa Sunlight to train her staff, quoting former President Omar of Sudan: "We eat what we produce and wear what we manufacture." The meeting ended with the VP needing the two pastors to come and over training to her staff on Agricultural activities and self-sustaining