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Mayom – Al Wadi Newspaper
The Commissioner of Mayom County in Unity State, Maj. Gen. James Liliy Kuol Diew, announced a notable decline in poverty and hunger levels across the county during the month of October, pointing out that this year’s farming season has shown a significant increase in agricultural production among the Bul community, despite flooding that affected some areas in Nor.
The commissioner explained that the improvement in crop yields was the result of joint efforts between farmers and local authorities to enhance agricultural activity and expand cultivated areas, affirming that the county has begun to reap the rewards of the hard work invested over previous seasons.
During the last spring season, the commissioner had urged farmers in the Bul community to increase their cultivated land area and intensify their efforts toward achieving food self-sufficiency, praising the spirit of cooperation and perseverance shown by the farmers this year.
Commissioner Kuol stated:
“Behind every major decision in food security stands a wise leader with countless ideas driving positive change.”
He reaffirmed his commitment to continue working tirelessly to improve economic conditions, achieve social justice, promote cultural reform, and advance development within the county. He also encouraged farmers to maintain appropriate farming systems based on soil type, climate, available resources, and agricultural goals, outlining the main cropping systems currently practiced in the region:
- Mono-Cropping: Cultivating a single crop, such as maize or millet, commonly practiced in Nyideang and Dejul.
- Mixed Cropping: Growing multiple crops together, such as maize, groundnuts, okra, and beans.
- Inter-Cropping: Planting two or more crops in the same field in a defined row pattern, such as maize with cassava or groundnuts.
- Crop Rotation: Alternating the cultivation of different crops on the same land to improve soil fertility and boost productivity.
- Relay Cropping: Planting a second crop before the first crop is harvested, such as cowpea in maize fields before harvest.
- Sequential Cropping: Planting a new crop immediately after harvesting the previous one, such as tomatoes or yams after maize.
Kuol emphasized that the agricultural sector remains a cornerstone of the local economy, saying:
“Agriculture and agribusiness will be the new oil of our economy, and we have a blueprint ready to help citizens kickstart next year.”
He concluded by stressing that dedicated and high-quality work is the key to sustainable progress and prosperity, adding:
“Quality work always brings the best results and rewards.”
These remarks come at a time when Mayom County is witnessing a noticeable agricultural revival, expected to improve living conditions and reduce dependence on humanitarian aid in the coming years.
