Abundant Agricultural Production by Pioneering Female Farmers in Sudan| Sudanow Magazine

PortSudan, (Sudanow) - Amidst the continuous economic challenges and crises in Sudan, Sudanese women stand out as a model of resilience and perseverance. They have not been confined to traditional roles but have stepped forward to confront the destruction and ruin through work and production. Sudanese women have proven that war and a lack of resources cannot stop the wheels of production, as pioneering women have emerged on the scene, confronting and overcoming challenges.

To discuss the role of Sudanese women in economic development and increasing agricultural production, Sudanow met with Mrs. Nour Al-Sham Haroun, the head of the pioneering female farmers in (Agdi) Blue Nile State. She affirmed that Sudanese women are no longer just partners in development; they have become leaders in the country's economic work. Nour Al-Sham believes that agriculture is the real way out for the Sudanese economy and that the Blue Nile region has all the necessary components to achieve this goal, despite the immense challenges it faces.

Mrs. Nour Al-Sham stated, "There are not many job opportunities available for women in the Blue Nile region except for agriculture, as our region is one of the rich savanna areas with fertile land. That's why I started working in agriculture in 2005 to earn a living." She trained in agriculture with a group of farmers at the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development and also founded an agricultural company that included several women. It was not successful at first, so she worked alone until she succeeded in establishing the Agdi Female Pioneers organization.

The head of the pioneering female farmers told Sudanow that the Agdi Female Pioneers organization includes 11 agricultural associations that work as women's associations, supporting each other until they became pioneers in agricultural work. She added that the Blue Nile region has all the agricultural components—vast, arable land and high rainfall—which can produce large quantities of crops. She also mentioned that the agricultural sector in the country faces many challenges and obstacles, most notably a lack of funding and the unavailability of modern machinery, fertilizers, and seeds. She added, "If these resources were provided in a timely manner, we could guarantee a large yield of agricultural crops, especially sorghum and cotton."

Nour Al-Sham explained that she currently works in agriculture with simple means, yet she has cultivated large areas. She believes that agriculture in its various forms is a way out for the Sudanese economy, not just for individuals but for all of Sudan. She called on the state to move toward exploiting the country's arable lands by financing agricultural associations and working to remove obstacles like funding and providing fertilizers and seeds in a timely manner.

The head of the pioneering female farmers said that the pioneers in Agdi in the Blue Nile region face major challenges, especially regarding funding, as they need real financial support to cultivate large areas. She revealed that the pioneers suffered significant losses when the rebel militia entered parts of the region, as large quantities of sorghum were destroyed and looted. Despite these hardships, Nour Al-Sham thanked several institutions that have supported her in her agricultural journey, such as the Arab Sudanese Company in Agdi, the Agricultural Bank, the Farmers' Bank, the African Company, and CTC Company, which provided her with some agricultural machinery.

Nour Al-Sham concluded her discussion with Sudanow by saying that this season is promising, and if rainfall rates continue at this level, large crops are expected to be produced.

Nour Al-Sham has proven that difficulties cannot deter women from production, despite the urgent need for government support and the timely provision of funding, modern machinery, and agricultural supplies for the female farmers, which is the only solution to overcome the existing challenges. Focusing on the agricultural sector and supporting farmers, both male and female, remains the optimal way to achieve food security and ensure a sustainable economic future for Sudan, especially with the positive forecasts for a promising agricultural season.

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