# Sudan launches fund for solar power and farm inputs

> Sudan News Agency reported that a financing portfolio with capital of 15 billion Sudanese pounds was launched in Dongola with five banks participating. The Northern State targets cultivation of 1.2 million feddans in the winter season, including 320,000 feddans of wheat.

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- Published: 2026-10-15T15:32:11+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-15T15:32:11+00:00
- Event / data period: 2026-10-15
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The agency said the portfolio covers solar energy and agricultural production inputs and is intended to support small producers and widen access to financial services. These are stated aims; the announcement does not establish that all funds have been disbursed or that additional output has been achieved.

## Data

### Agriculture and solar finance in Northern State

The portfolio was launched in Dongola with five banks participating.

Methodology: The source reports the portfolio launch and seasonal targets; it gives no disbursement data or production outcomes.

| date | label | description | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | Launch of agricultural finance portfolio | The portfolio was launched in Dongola with five banks participating. | occurred |

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## Sources

- [Sudan News Agency (SUNA)](<https://www.suna.sd/posts/tdshyn-mhfth-ltmoyl-altak-alshmsy-omdkhlat-alantag-alzraaay-balshmaly>) (Source checked: 2026-10-15; Published: 2026-10-15)

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