African Fisheries and Agriculture

Shuraako facilitates investment into African fisheries and agriculture, two important sectors that are key to growing the economy and improving livelihoods.

SFF 2017 Outcome Report

Shuraako, in partnership with Secure Fisheries, and the Puntland Ministry of Fisheries hosted the Somalia Fisheries Forum (SFF) in Garowe on October 24-26, 2017. The SFF brought together around 600 attendees to discuss ways to strengthen coordination between the Somali federal government and the regional member states, as well the international community, private sector, and NGO community.

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Due to drought conditions present in Somalia, the farm utilized a shallow well and pump to supplement rainfall and was only able to cultivate 43% of its land.

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Horseed Farm “Horseed” produces agriculture products for sale to local markets in Afgooye and large markets in Mogadishu in South Central Somalia.

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Himilo Farm “Himilo” is a 50 hectare commercial farm located outside of Mogadishu in Afgooye, Somalia.

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Al Naim Farm “Al Naim” is a 200 hectare farm located near Afgooye in South Central, Somalia.

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Founded in 2012, Adelai Farm “Adelai” sells agricultural products in the local markets of the Balcad District in Mogadishu.

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Sa’aadadiin Fishing “Sa’aadadiin” is a fishing company in Berbera, Somaliland that sells fish to wholesalers and retailers in Berbera, Borama and Hargeisa.

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Established in 2012, Mudug Agrolive Farm “Agrolive” is an 18.75 hectare farm located in Galkayo, Puntland.

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“Daalo” was initially established in 2011 as a business that bought, fileted and fried fish for local consumption in Berbera.

Somali AgriFood Fund Case Studies

These case studies highlight how four businesses in Somalia and Somaliland leveraged investments through the AgriFood Fund to increase production and efficiency.