Agriculture in Somaliland

In the area of ​​Agriculture in Somaliland, numerous investigations, discussions and debates have arisen over the years. Since its inception, Agriculture in Somaliland has been the subject of interest not only at an academic level, but also in society in general. Its impact has been such that it has permeated different aspects of daily life, from culture, politics, economy, to technology. In this article, we will thoroughly explore the importance of Agriculture in Somaliland, its implications and its influence in today's world. From its origins to the present, we will analyze its evolution and its role in contemporary society.

Hargeisa Cattle Market

Agriculture in Somaliland is the second most important of the productive sectors of Somaliland after livestock, and also is one of the main economy pillars of the country. Some of the main crops cultivated in Somaliland are sorghum, maize, tomatoes, lettuce, banana, onions, peppers, Strawberries and cabbage.[1]

Gebiley and Awdal regions are the main areas for rain-fed productions.[2] Somaliland has ten agro-ecological zones, eight of them are arid or desert with significant limited agricultural production, while the total arable land is estimated around 350,000 hectares across the country and mostly is concentrated northwestern regions, such as Awdal, Gebiley and Maroodi Jeex.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "General Introduction | Gender and Land Rights Database | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations". www.fao.org. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  2. ^ "TIKA empowers Somaliland with agricultural development project". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Somaliland Farmers Lacking Farming Knowledge". Somaliland Standard. Retrieved 5 April 2020.


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