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Sudan announces support for farmers and irrigation in Gezira and Managil

Sudan News Agency reported that the head of the Sovereignty Council met a delegation of farmers and producers from the Gezira and Managil scheme on October 14. A project board member said the delegation presented challenges facing the scheme and farmers.

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Sudan News Agency reported that the head of the Sovereignty Council met a delegation of farmers and producers from the Gezira and Managil scheme on October 14. A project board member said the delegation presented challenges facing the scheme and farmers.

The report quoted the board member as saying the president donated 22 farm vehicles to farmer associations for clearing irrigation canals, 20 vehicles to the agricultural production professions regulator, and 50 billion pounds to support fuel and irrigation pumps. These are announced donations; the report does not establish vehicle delivery or spending.

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Announced vehicles and financing for the Gezira-Managil scheme

SUNA’s report describes announced vehicle donations and irrigation support.

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    Announced support for farmers and irrigation

    SUNA’s report describes announced vehicle donations and irrigation support.

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Figures reflect commitments described by an official quoted by SUNA; they do not confirm delivery or expenditure.

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