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Empowering Women Through the Kubo Demonstration Farm Plot

The demonstration farm plot has become a practical learning space where farmers have gained new knowledge, tested improved techniques, and translated training into real agricultural results. Through training provided by SEDO, farmers learned and applied Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), improved irrigation methods, and better approaches to managing soil nutrients. These skills enabled them to successfully cultivate […]

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Reducing Post-Harvest Losses and Protecting Farmers’ Incomes in Qaw

Said Mohamed, a member of the Qaw Cooperative in Qaw village under Bosaso district, shares how the newly established cold storage facility is addressing one of the cooperative’s most critical challenges; post-harvest losses and limited access to markets. Before the facility was available, farmers often had no option but to leave their vegetables in the

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Fencing: Protecting Crops and Strengthening Livelihoods

Mahmoud Mohamed Said, a farmer and member of the Tanad Cooperative in Ceeldahir village, has depended on his farm for more than two decades. Since establishing the farm in 2002, he has built his home, raised and educated his children, and supported his entire family through farming. For years, however, crop production was threatened by

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Farm2Go Application: Linking Farmers to Schools

Farm2Go is a digital application that connects local farmers with schools participating in the WFP Home-Grown School Feeding programme, helping schools access fresh fruits and vegetables while supporting farmers with reliable market opportunities. As part of the project, farmer cooperatives, school principals, and teachers received practical training on how to use the application effectively. Mohamud Isse, Principal of New Waberi

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Darayle Demonstration Farm Plot: Advancing Year-Round Farming

Fartuun Said, a member of the Darayle Cooperative in Garowe, shares how the cooperative’s demonstration farm plot has transformed farmers’ understanding of what is possible in agriculture. Through practical learning and hands-on application, farmers discovered that crops can be cultivated at different times throughout the year even during the challenging hot summer months. The cooperative

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Home Gardens: Strengthening Food Security for Garowe IDPs

The home gardens established through the Home Grown School Feeding Project are providing families with a practical and sustainable way to improve access to fresh, nutritious food particularly during periods when schools are closed and school feeding programs are not operating. Through the home gardening initiative, households learned how to grow vegetables directly within their

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From Food Assistance to Community Resilience: FFA in Badhan

In Habarshiro and Laako communities of Badhan District, Sanaag, the Food for Assets (FFA) intervention supported vulnerable households while investing in community assets that continue to benefit local communities beyond the project period. A total of 562 households benefited from the intervention 322 households in Habarshiro and 240 households in Laako, with 10,302 people benefiting from the overall FFA project. The

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