Agricultural Surveys
Comprehensive data collection on crop production, livestock, fisheries, and agricultural practices to support food security planning and agricultural development in South Sudan.
Agricultural Sector Overview
Total Crop Production
1.28M tons
Livestock Population
12.1M
Agricultural Employment
78%
Arable Land
45%
Active Agricultural Surveys
Ongoing
End: Dec 2024
Crop Production Trends
Major Crop Production (2020-2024)
Crop Production by State (2023)
About Agricultural Surveys
Agricultural surveys are systematic data collection exercises that gather comprehensive information about crop production, livestock, fisheries, forestry, and agricultural practices from farming households, pastoralists, and fishing communities across South Sudan.
These surveys provide critical data for food security analysis, agricultural policy formulation, resource allocation, and monitoring of agricultural development programs.
Key Objectives
- Monitor crop production, area, and yield for food security planning
- Track livestock populations and production systems
- Assess agricultural input use and technology adoption
- Inform agricultural policy and investment decisions
Agricultural Land Use (2023)
Types of Agricultural Surveys
Annual Crop Production Survey
Collects data on area planted, area harvested, yield, and production for all major food crops (sorghum, maize, millet, rice) and cash crops (groundnuts, sesame, cassava).
Post-Harvest Survey
Assesses post-harvest losses, storage practices, marketing, and utilization of agricultural produce. Provides data for food balance sheets and loss reduction strategies.
Major Crop Production (2023)
Maize
241,000 tons
+5.7% from 2022
Agricultural Survey Data Access
Agricultural Seasonal Calendar
Understanding the agricultural calendar is essential for planning surveys and interpreting agricultural data in the context of seasonal production patterns.