Delays in farming of Somalia
The Somali people are largely dependent on livestock and agriculture.
In the past, the Somali people were highly skilled in raising livestock and benefited greatly from their livelihoods.
Next, there was a strong focus on agricultural development, which has contributed significantly to the country\’s productivity and economic development.
Currently, Somali agriculture is being exploited by agricultural communities as a source of income for their crops and job creation.
But in terms of agricultural production is less while the livestock is 50% of the country\’s exports.
Although the fields are part of the country\’s exported crops most of them include bananas, maize, sorghum and lemons.
For many reasons, there are times when farmers go through difficult times, both drought and security, both of which have no lasting plans.
During these periods of severe drought, agricultural production in Somalia has declined significantly. Prior to the seasonal drought, there are a number of reasons for the decline in Somali agriculture, including:
1. Climate change: which is often not possible in Somalia to be addressed as well as to prevent and develop a plan to survive when climate change affects agriculture.
2. Security: This article restricts agricultural production due to the ongoing conflict in agricultural areas such as Shabelle and Juba.
3. Investment: There are many agronomists in the country and abroad who are all committed to contributing to agricultural production but there is no government or private investment that can encourage re-employment. agriculture.
✓ Agriculture is the main focus of every country in order to avoid the need to exports of essential crops from other countries.
Finally, the most important priority is to produce in a country where agriculture is one of the most important sources of livelihood for the people and the country.
The people of Somalia as a whole are still recovering from setbacks and so do the farmers who have high hopes of reviving the country\’s agricultural production with each passing year. agricultural experts and investment prospects for the agricultural sector.
Even if it is delayed, hope is still near
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Article: Majid Hussein
