Somalia has long suffered from food insecurity. Years of civil war, frequent droughts and recent flooding have led to malnutrition. Simple greenhouses allow farmers to produce fruit and vegetables all year round, increasing food security for the residents of Mogadishu. With over 250 greenhouses dotting the outskirts of Mogadishu, these farms are pivotal in ensuring a consistent food supply to Somalia’s capital. The emergence of greenhouse farming is seen as a way to allow farmers to grow fruit and vegetables for the local market. Abdurahman Mire, the director of ‘Green Life Company’ says the idea behind the venture was to make the country more self-sufficient. The growth of the sector has created employment for young agricultural graduates too.
A New Crop of Young and Ambitious Farmers and Agricultural Entrepreneurs are Driving Somalia’s Agricultural Revolution
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