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.

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For planting, the farm relied heavily on rental tractors, which were not only costly but at times unavailable when needed. Prior to receiving its Shuraako-facilitated investment, the farm had 12 hectares (75 percent) of the land under cultivation, producing a variety of fruits and vegetables.

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Through a Shuraako-facilitated investment, Al Siha was able to increase the volume and value of its catch through the procurement a 36-meter boat, a navigation system, fishing equipment with 45 tons of cold storage, and a four-ton onboard blast freezer.

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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A family-owned farm that spans 50 hectares and produces quality cash crops for sale to domestic traders and distributors. Himilo received a Shuraako-brokered investment to install a borehole and water tank for efficient irrigation.

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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.