By Nuh Mohamed - Reporter
Mogadishu – Somalia has launched eight agricultural training manuals to improve farmers' knowledge and skills in modern practices and boost crop production.
The mauals were unveiled by Agriculture Minister Mohamed Abdi Hayir Mareye in Mogadishu on Thursday.
Written in the Somali language, the manuals provide farmers and agricultural extension workers with a unified national guide on modern farming practices and crop management techniques.
The manuals focus on eight key crops, including maize, sorghum, rice, cowpea, sesame, groundnuts, and other crops that form the backbone of Somalia’s agricultural production.
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The launch is being viewed as an important step toward strengthening farmers’ knowledge and supporting efforts to increase domestic agricultural production at a time when the country faces challenges related to climate change and growing food security needs.
Mareye stated that the manuals are especially important for people who do not have access to the internet but play a key role in local food production.
The manuals were developed through a partnership between the Agriculture Ministry, the Somali National University, and international partners including the European Union (EU), the World Bank, and SomRep.
Supporting organizations said the manuals will help establish a harmonized national training system for farmers and agricultural extension workers, contributing to increased agricultural productivity and improved food security.