An Overview of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) Production in the Equatoria Region of South Sudan

Abstract

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp) is an important indigenous socio-economic, self-pollinated, diploid African grain legume crop capable of producing appreciable yields under 500 mm of rainfall in sub-Saharan Africa. This overview examines cowpea production practices, challenges, and opportunities in the Equatoria Region of South Sudan, highlighting the crop's significance for food security and income generation among smallholder farmers.