The Commissioner of Jur River County in Western Bahr El-Ghazal state has urged all cattle owners to take proper control of their cows to avoid crop destruction.
Akol Majok Awar said the community this year put efforts in agriculture but that destruction by cattle remains a challenge, Voice of Hope reported.The moved came after the farmers have complained of crops destruction.
He ordered all chiefs in the Payams of Jur River County, to notify all cattle keepers to ensure proper grazing mechanism.
Mr. Majok discouraged the practice of free grazing where cows are set out without anybody controlling.
Mr. Majok revealed that all brick layers by the river banks next year will have to evacuate to a new location to allow cattle grazing during the wet seasons.
Wau County community raised a number of complains that cattle from Jur County had been causing damages to their crops.
The Commissioner denied cows from his territory crossing to Wau County but that the only animals moving are those taken by business men.
River Jur County is expected to realize a boost in harvest for various crops planted this year if rain continues.
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