Torit State in partnership with the UN Food and Agricultural Organization FAO has launched the first agricultural campaign this Thursday at Torit freedom square.
Clement Laku Chichim, State Minister of Agriculture told citizens to embark on massive cultivation to combat hunger in the area.
The campaign’s theme; is ‘Time for Hunger Free Nation, Put Farming First’.
Minister Laku calls on partners to provide tools and seeds for citizens to cultivate.
He urges citizens to form farmers groups in order to produce enough food this year.
The Minister stresses that producing surplus food brings income and meets other basic requirements.
‘During the campaign, farmers group known as ‘Chameleon Mixed Farmers’ displayed some of their produce, including egg plants, tomatoes, onions and others’.