“Investing in Agri – food systems for better life in South Sudan”
Registration open until 3rd May 2026
About the event
The South Sudan Agriculture Conference 2026 is the premier national platform for catalyzing partnerships, investment, and innovation across the country’s agri-food systems. Scheduled for 04-08 May 2026 in Juba, the conference is convened under the Presidential directive designating 2025 as the Year of Agriculture and is jointly organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Under the theme “Investing in Agri-food Systems for Better Life in South Sudan,” the conference will bring together government leaders, private investors, development partners, financial institutions, researchers, civil society, and farmer organizations to unlock the country’s vast agricultural potential. The event aims to mobilize over 500 in-person participants and a wider virtual audience, creating a dynamic forum for knowledge exchange, deal-making, and policy dialogue focused on accelerating agricultural transformation and strengthening food security.
This landmark gathering will spotlight investment opportunities across crop production, livestock, fisheries, forestry, irrigation, water resources, mechanization, climate-smart agriculture, and agribusiness development. Special emphasis will be placed on private sector engagement, innovative technologies, and inclusive financing mechanisms that can boost productivity, expand markets, and enhance resilience. Youth and women’s empowerment will remain central, ensuring their meaningful participation in agricultural value chains and decision-making processes.
With high-level patronage from national leadership and participation from regional and international partners, the conference will serve as a strategic platform to align policies, strengthen public-private partnerships, and position agriculture as a cornerstone of economic growth, peacebuilding, and sustainable development in South Sudan.
Organizers
Organized by
Co-organized by
In partnership with
With support from
Partners
Ministry of Investment
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation
Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism
Ministry of Petroleum
Ministry of Roads and Bridges
Ministry of Transport
Ministry of Mining
Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare
Sponsors
World Bank Group
IFAD
JICA
European Union Delegation to South Sudan
UNDP
UNOPS
UN WOMEN
WFP
Stromme Foundation
CARE International
UNICEF
WHO
What to expect at Agriculture Conference 2026?
Sustainable Agricultural Practices for Resilience
Empowering Smallholder Farmers through Innovative Technologies and Women and Youth Leadership
Resilient Livestock and Fisheries Management
Enhancing Women and Youth Participation in Livestock Value Chains
Adoption of Innovative Technologies for Increased Productivity and Efficiency among Smallholders
Mechanization Solutions Supported by Private Sector Investment
Public-Private Partnerships to Build an Inclusive Agri-food System; Leveraging Diverse Financing Mechanisms
Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices
Bridging Food Security and Nutrition Gaps Through Resilience and Innovation
Strengthening Private Sector Role in Expanding Agribusiness Trade and Investment at National, Regional, and International Levels.
Efficient Water Resources Management to Boost Agricultural Productivity
Innovations in Irrigation.
Empowering Community Development through Agricultural Cooperatives
