Agriculture in Somalia - Wikipedia
Agriculture in Somalia (Somali: Beeraha Soomaaliya) is the largest economic sector in Somalia and the country's major source of employment. It contributes more than 65% to the national GDP from domestic distribution and exports to other parts of the continent, the Middle East and Europe.
Somalia is facing another food crisis: here’s why – and what can …
Apr 29, 2021 · For decades Somalia has been in a near-constant state of food insecurity. This is due to a combination of stagnant crop production, a rapidly increasing population and political unrest.
Agriculture Remains Key to Somalia’s Economic Growth and …
Mar 28, 2018 · Livestock and crops remain the main sources of economic activity, employment, and exports in Somalia. Agriculture’s share of gross domestic product (GDP) is approximately 75%, and represents 93% of total exports, mostly linked to robust livestock exports in the recent pre-drought years.
Planting hope: How an EU-funded agriculture project is lifting up ...
Sep 5, 2024 · Reaching 3,000 farmers across three regions of Somalia (Puntland, Jubilant and Galmudug), the EU-funded Kobciye project aims to strengthen their resilience to shocks, focusing especially on internally displaced people, women and youth. The project draws to an end this month. Learn more about WFP's work in Somalia
Rebuilding Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture in Somalia : …
This joint report by the World Bank and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is part of a wider set of economic and sector work being conducted by development .
Revolutionizing Somali agriculture: harnessing machine learning …
Feb 19, 2024 · Agriculture drives Somalia's economy, but challenges like unpredictable weather, limited resources, and poor infrastructure hamper productivity and economic progress. Emerging technologies like machine learning and IoT offer transformative solutions, optimizing crop yield and resource use.
How an agro-cooperative of Somali farmers became climate-ready
Aug 11, 2021 · In 2013, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), through the Building Resilient Communities in Somalia (BRCiS) Consortium, helped farmers to set up an agro-cooperative across four villages – Bonkai, Ismodnoy, Lambule, and Waranle. This gave them more purchasing power, peer support, and access to in-house loans, meaning that the farmers had more ...
Somalia - IFAD
Somalia is a low-income country with a fragile economy that relies largely on agriculture, livestock, remittances and international assistance. Agriculture accounts for a significant proportion of GDP and is key to Somalia’s economic growth and poverty reduction. The country grapples with significant challenges.
World Bank Grants $70 Million for Delivery of Water, Agriculture ...
MOGADISHU, December 15, 2022 — The World Bank approved a $70 million International Development Association (IDA*) grant to develop resilient water, agriculture, and environmental services for rural communities in Somalia’s drylands.
Cultivating Change: Agricultural Innovations in Somalia and …
Aug 10, 2023 · By embracing drought-resistant crops, agroforestry, and modern farming techniques, Somalia is working to secure its food supply in the face of climate challenges.
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