Cotton Harvesting - 2 piastre

This stamp commemorates the cornerstone of Sudan's modern agricultural economy, cash crops, and rural livelihoods by depicting a group of workers harvesting cotton in a vast field. The subject highlights the historic importance of the Gezira Scheme, one of the largest irrigation projects in the world, which transformed the plains between the Blue and White Nile rivers into a global hub for high-quality, long-staple cotton production. The scene carries an informative message of collaborative labor, economic development, and resource management, showcasing families working together to secure the national harvest.