Sudan Gezira Board

Sudanese government agency

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The Sudan Gezira Board is an administrative body that oversees the Gezira Scheme, one of the world's largest irrigation projects. Located between the White and Blue Niles, this scheme, established in 1925, is crucial for Sudan's agriculture, particularly for cotton production. The board manages administration, credit, and marketing for over 100,000 tenant farmers. While cotton is the dominant crop, the scheme also supports other agricultural activities. The Gezira Scheme is a cornerstone of Sudan's irrigated agriculture, contributing significantly to its economy.1

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…with the government and the Sudan Gezira Board, which oversees administration, credit, and marketing. Although Sudan’s total output accounts for only a tiny percentage of world production, its importance in the cotton market results from supplying a large part of the extra-long-staple cotton grown in the world.
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…with the government and the Sudan Gezira Board, which oversees administration, credit, and marketing. Although Sudan’s total output accounts for only a tiny percentage of world production, its importance in the cotton market results from supplying a large part of the extra-long-staple cotton grown in the world.
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