Somalia Country Report 2025 The African Seed Access Index
INTRODUCTION The increased use of productivity-enhancing technologies, including mechanization, irrigation, fertilizer, and improved seed, are critical to improving food and nutritional security across Africa. For field crops, a competitive formal seed sector is key to ensuring the timely availability of high-quality seed of improved, appropriate varieties at affordable prices for smallholder farmers. Improved seeds can […]
MoA Report Journal September- 2025
Somalia has taken a bold step to address food insecurity and transform its agricultural future Somalia has taken a bold step to address food insecurity and transform its agricultural futurewith the launch of the Integrated Model Farms Programme, known locally as Beero oo Barwaaqee Soomaaliya (BBS), translated as ”Farms that make Somalia Prosper. This national […]
Press ReleaseSomalia Commemorates World Food Day and Somali Farmers’ Day 2025
MoA Monthly NewsletterMinistry of Agriculture & Irrigation of SomaliaIssue: September- 2025
PRESS RELEASEOfficial Launch of Beero oo Barwaaqee Soomaaliya (BBS) Integrated Model Farms
Mogadishu, Somalia – September 7, 2025: The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI), FederalRepublic of Somalia, today launched the Beero oo Barwaaqee Soomaaliya (BBS) Integrated Model FarmsProgramme. The event showcased the Ministry’s commitment to transforming and modernizing Somaliagriculture sector, building climate resilience, and improving livelihoods for farmers, rural communities,pastoralists, and agro-pastoral populations across the country.Beero […]
Environmental and Social Management Plan(ESMP) for Construction of Office Building for the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI)
Introduction The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation has receivedfinancial support from the World Bank under the Somali Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP3 P177816).Interventions expand in all the five federal member states of Puntland, Galmudug and Southwest StateHirshabelle, and Jubaland with an objective to increase preparedness against food insecurity […]
MOAI Report Journal August – 2025
Award of Excellence Bestowed upon the Minister 23.08.2025 H.E. Hon_Maareeye is deeply honored to receive the Award of Excellence in recognition of the outstanding performance of Somalia’s agriculture and irrigation sectors, presented by H.E. Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Government of Somalia, and H.E. Hamse Abdi Barre, Prime Minister ofSomalia. This prestigious […]
Terms of Reference for Consulting Services for Procurement and delivery of Certified Seed Delivery Services to the ministry of agriculture and irrigation (MoAI) and Federal Member States (FMS)
1. Introduction 1.1 Background Agriculture is the backbone of Somalia’s economy, contributing around 70% of GDP and employing over 80% of the population, while also accounting for about 50% of export. ¹ Despite its importance, the sector faces systemic challenges including climate shocks, weak infrastructure, and low access to quality inputs. Seed is the most […]
Terms of Reference for Consulting Services for Consultant to Support the Strengthening of Seed Certification System in Somalia
1. Introduction 1.1 Background The Somali Agricultural Regulatory and Inspection Service (SARIS) is the national agency responsible for official controls on plant health, seed certification, and agricultural inputs under Law (No. 32/2024). SARIS has the legal mandate to regulate seed quality, certification, and varietal release in line with the Seed and Plant Variety Release Law […]
Terms of Reference for Consulting Services for Consultant to Establish the National Performance Trials (NPT) and Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability (DUS) Testing Framework for SARIS
1. Introduction 1.1. Background The Somali Agricultural Regulatory and Inspection Service (SARIS) is a national agency responsible for official controls of plant pests and disease, seed quality and agricultural inputs, including pesticides and fertilizers, in Somalia. It has been established under Law (No. 32/2024) as the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) for Somalia with mandate […]