Department of Plant Protection and Research
Plant protection and Research department is one of the most important and very technical departments of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation and it is responsible for the protection of agricultural resources of Somalia from dangerous plant pests and diseases as well as Agricultural Research.
The motto of the department “Together we can protect our country”
Mr. Abdi Mohamed Hussein
Director of Department
- plant.protection@moa.gov.so
MANDATE
The mandate of Plant Protection and Research Department is to promote the utilization of environmental-friendly chemical and non-chemical control methods to manage pest situations in the entire country through
- Formulation & application of agrochemical policies and regulations as well as phytosanitary and quarantine pests
- Information management (surveillance & pest database) and Pest Risk Analysis (PRA)
- Research and Development (entomology, pathology, weed science, vertebrate pests, plant protection products & fertilizers)
- Diagnostic activities: identity of insect pest/disease pathogen/weeds
- Laboratory and advisory services
- Education and awareness activities
Vision
- To be a primary national institution for excellence in pest management without destroying the biodiversity
- Strengthening Somali’s agricultural potential for the production of high-quality agricultural products free from plant pests and diseases to compete in the international markets
Mission
- To protect Somali agriculture resources against the risks related to the invasions, entry, establishment, and spread of plant pests and diseases through new scientific methods and techniques
- To generate and introduce pest management technologies that are safe for human and plant health
- To reduce crop losses by pest organisms (quality & quantity) – to economically acceptable level.
Organizational Structure
Plant protection department consists of the following six technical sections