The Jebel Lado Project is a joint initiative between CEDASS, the Government of Southern Sudan and the tribes living in the Jebel Lado area outside the city of Juba. It is one of the only projects of its kind.

The Jebel Lado Project aims to establish one of the first mechanized farming operation in Southern Sudan. It is bringing together Canadian farmers, farm associations, businesspeople and worldwide agricultural organizations to teach the Sudanese how to plant, grow and harvest larger crops to feed themselves, their families and, eventually, the neighbouring city of Juba.

The Government of Southern Sudan has given CEDASS permission to work with the local tribes to develop and operate a mechanized farm on 1,000 acres of aerated land in the Jebel Lado region. The Jebel Lado Project has focused on 250 of the available 1,000 acres. The first 50 acres were successfully harvested in early 2010 and another 150 acres have been planted.

As the project grows, additional acres will be cleared for planting, with a potential for up to 20,000 acres of land. See pictures of what has been accomplished so far.

Find out how you can contribute to The Jebel Lado Project.

For more information, read our Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) and Fact Sheet (PDF).

Download a copy of The Jebel Lado Project brochure (PDF)

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