Sudanese Minister: Drone Targeting Power Stations Aims to Disrupt Winter Agricultural Season

Khartoum –Sudanhorizon
The Sudanese Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Ismat Qureshi, has stressed that targeting facilities and power stations linked to agricultural projects is actually aimed to disrupt the winter agricultural season.
During the second meeting of the Higher Committee for the Winter Season, held Sunday at Geological Research Authority in Erkweit, he emphasized that Sudan will not go hungry and that the state is committed to securing production and enhancing food security.
The Minister pointed to the importance of expanding the use of solar and alternative energy sources to power agricultural projects. He directed all states to prepare comprehensive studies of their solar energy needs, paving the way for financing through the Agricultural Bank. This will contribute to reducing reliance on electricity and fuel and ensuring the continuity of agricultural operations.
The meeting reviewed the indicative plan for the 2026-2027 winter season, which targets approximately 3.34 million acres. Emphasis was placed on the importance of finalizing technical and financial arrangements and securing production inputs to guarantee the season’s success.
The meeting discussed financing policies and the provision of agricultural inputs. The representative of the Agricultural Bank explained that the season faces a number of challenges, noting that the bank has begun contracting to provide fertilizers, including DAP and urea, as well as improved seeds. He emphasized the bank’s commitment to fulfilling the states’ needs and delivering the required supplies within the specified timeframe.
For his part, the representative of the Ministry of Finance affirmed that the ministry is working to provide the necessary requirements for a successful agricultural season. He called on the states to consolidate their fuel requests and submit them to the relevant departments within the Ministry of Finance to ensure a swift response and timely provision of gasoline.
In this, the representative of the Ministry of Energy announced the resumption of operations by the Sudanese Petroleum Corporation. He stressed the importance of meeting the agricultural sector’s fuel needs, describing the current winter season as exceptional and requiring the concerted efforts of all parties.
Meanwhile, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation – Irrigation Sector, Daw Al-Bait Abdel Rahman, reassured the public that water levels in reservoirs and at appropriate levels are sufficient to meet the needs of the winter season. He affirmed that the ministry is working to secure water resources for agricultural projects and is monitoring water flow from Al-Rusayris to Merowe, in addition to addressing challenges related to changes in watercourses.

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