By Mohamed Abdi - Reporter
JIGJIGA, Aug. 23, 2026 — The Somali Regional State has allocated 1,000 hectares of land for a project aimed at increasing agricultural production and strengthening food reserves amid concerns over low rainfall.
The project is being implemented in Horoorays and Tulli Guuleed districts, with 750 hectares allocated in Horoorays and 250 hectares in Tulli Guuleed.
The head of the Somali Regional State Agriculture Bureau, Abdullahi Mohamed Muse, said Saturday that part of the produce from the two areas would be added to the region’s food reserves to help maintain supplies during periods of reduced agricultural production.
“The Agriculture Bureau is working in Tulli Guuleed and Horoorays to produce food that will form part of the food reserves,” Abdullahi said.
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The project also seeks to revive food-storage practices among farming communities while strengthening local agricultural production and their capacity to meet food needs.
Abdullahi said the initiative was particularly important this year because of concerns over low rainfall, which could affect agricultural production and food availability.
He said increasing local production and strengthening food reserves could help reduce reliance on foreign aid, particularly during droughts or periods of declining agricultural output.
The project focuses on two priorities: increasing local food production and building reserves that can be used during periods of need.