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Center for Dryland Development & Resilience System (CDDRS) as a non-profit technical institution dedicated to advancing dryland agriculture, climate smart solutions, and community resilience across Somali.

09/09/2026

🐝 BEEKEEPING IN BAKOOL: A HIDDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR RESILIENT LIVELIHOODS 🇸🇴

Across Bakool Region, beekeeping offers an important opportunity to diversify incomes for pastoralists, agro-pastoralists, rural households, women and youth.

🌿 Why beekeeping matters

Honey production can provide cash income while requiring far less land and water than livestock. It can complement pastoralism and agriculture, particularly during drought and periods of livestock losses.

💰 Economic potential
• Household income from honey and beeswax
• Employment for youth and women
• Local honey processing, packaging and trading
• Opportunities for cooperatives and small enterprises
• Market linkages from Bakool to Baidoa and Mogadishu

📍 District-level opportunity

Beekeeping can be promoted across Xudur, Wajid, Rab Dhuure, El Barde, Tiyeglow and Yeed, with interventions adapted to local forage, security, market access and community capacity.

🌱 Beekeeping + ecosystem restoration

Bakool's natural vegetation and rangelands provide important bee forage. Protecting and restoring acacia and other indigenous flowering trees and shrubs can simultaneously support:

🐝 Bee colonies
🌳 Biodiversity
🌾 Agroforestry
🐐 Pastoral livelihoods
🌍 Climate resilience

⚠️ Key challenges

• Drought and declining bee forage
• Limited modern beekeeping knowledge
• High cost of hives and protective equipment
• Weak processing and quality control
• Limited access to finance
• Poor market infrastructure and linkages
• Insecurity and restricted mobility

🚀 The opportunity

A Bakool Beekeeping & Honey Value Chain Initiative could establish community apiaries, train beekeepers, promote bee-forage restoration, strengthen cooperatives, introduce hygienic honey processing and connect producers with national markets.

Beekeeping is more than honey—it is a pathway toward livelihood diversification, ecosystem restoration and climate resilience in Bakool.

Centre for Dryland Development and Resilience Systems (CDDRS)
Empowering Communities • Strengthening Food Systems • Building Resilience

23/08/2026

Jowhar and the Shabelle River 🌊🌿

A glimpse of Jowhar, where the Shabelle River sustains agriculture, communities, and livelihoods. The river is a vital lifeline for Somalia’s food systems, supporting fertile farmland and strengthening local resilience.

Water • Agriculture • Livelihoods • Resilience

19/08/2026

🇸🇴🐪 Somalia’s Pastoral Future: From Mongolia Declaration to Action

As the Global Pastoralists’ Gathering in Mongolia concludes, the growing international recognition of pastoralism presents a timely opportunity for Somalia.

Somalia’s pastoralists remain central to the country’s livestock economy, food security, rural livelihoods, and climate resilience. The outcomes from Mongolia underscore the importance of increased investment in:

🌱 Sustainable rangeland restoration
🐪 Livestock productivity and market systems
💧 Water security for pastoral communities
🌦️ Climate adaptation and early warning systems
🤝 Inclusive, pastoralist-led development approaches

For Somalia, the message is clear: pastoralism is not only a livelihood to be protected—it is a strategic economic and ecological asset that must be invested in.

CDDRS remains committed to strengthening resilient pastoral systems and ensuring Somali pastoralists are actively represented in global dialogues, policies, and investments shaping the future of drylands.

As the Global Pastoralists’ Gathering in Mongolia concludes, international recognition of pastoralism offers a timely opportunity for Somalia.

Somalia’s pastoralists are central to livelihoods, food security, and climate resilience. The Mongolia outcomes highlight the need for investment in:

🌱 Rangeland restoration
🐪 Livestock and markets
💧 Water security
🌦️ Climate adaptation and early warning
🤝 Pastoralist-led development

For Somalia, the message is clear: pastoralism is a vital economic and ecological asset that must be invested in.

CDDRS remains committed to strengthening resilient pastoral systems and ensuring Somali pastoralists are represented in global policy and investment spaces.

04/08/2026

🌳 Qurac (Vachellia tortilis) – Boqorka Geedaha Dhulka Oomanaha Soomaaliyeed

Qurac waa mid ka mid ah geedaha dabiiciga ah ee ugu qiimaha badan dhulka oomanaha Soomaaliya, waxaana si weyn loogu yaqaannaa "Boqorka Geedaha." Qarniyo badan ayuu laf-dhabar u ahaa nolosha xoolo-dhaqatada iyo beeraleyda, isagoo bixiya calaf, hoos, alwaax, dawo dhaqameed, shidaal, iyo adeegyo badan oo deegaanka muhiim u ah. Ilaalinta geedkan waxay muhiim u tahay dib-u-soo-nooleynta deegaanka, la qabsiga isbeddelka cimilada, iyo horumarinta nolol waarta.

Maxaa Quraca uga dhigaya geed gaar ah?

🌿 Caleentiisa iyo mirihiisu waxay yihiin calaf nafaqo leh oo geelka, ariga, iyo idaha ay cunaan, gaar ahaan xilliyada abaarta.
🏡 Jiriddiisa iyo laamihiisa adag waxaa laga dhistaa guryo, oodo, iyo xeryaha xoolaha.
🌳 Waxay bixisaa hoos iyo harsi ay dadka iyo xooluhu kaga nastaan kulaylka daran.
🌱 Waxay kobcisaa bacriminta ciidda iyadoo ku kordhisa nitrogen.
🌍 Waxay yareysaa nabaad-guurka ciidda, xakameysaa fiditaanka saxaraha, kana ilaalisaa dhulka dabaysha.
🐝 Waxay hoy iyo cunto u noqotaa shimbiraha, cayayaanka faa'iidada leh, iyo duurjoogta, iyadoo kor u qaadda kala-duwanaanshaha noolaha.
🩹 Xabagteeda iyo jiriddeeda waxaa loo adeegsadaa dawo dhaqameed.
🪵 Waxaa laga sameeyaa ulal, qalabka beeraha, iyo agabka guriga.
🔥 Waxay bixisaa xaabo iyo dhuxul tayo leh haddii si waara loo maareeyo.
📍 Waxay astaan u noqotaa deegaanada miyiga, iyadoo dadka ka caawisa aqoonsiga goobaha.
🍯 Waxay taageertaa dhaqashada shinnida iyo soo saarista malabka.
🌍 Waxay kaydisaa kaarboonka, iyadoo gacan ka geysata yareynta saameynta isbeddelka cimilada.
🌾 Waxay xoojisaa adkeysiga deegaanka iyo hab-nololeedka bulshada reer miyiga.
⏳ Waxay caan ku tahay cimri dheeraanteeda, adkeysigeeda, iyo faa'iidooyinkeeda badan.

Sidee loo Ilaalin karaa loona Dhowri karaa Geedka Quraca?

Ilaalinta Quraca waxay u baahan tahay iskaashi u dhexeeya Wasaaradda Deegaanka iyo Isbeddelka Cimilada, hay'adaha dowliga ah, bulshada deegaanka, cilmi-baarayaasha, iyo hay'adaha horumarinta.

Tallaabooyinka mudnaanta leh waxaa ka mid ah:
✅ Ilaalinta geedaha Quraca ee jira iyo ka hortagga jarista sharci darrada ah.
✅ Dhisidda xanaanooyin lagu soo saaro geedo Qurac oo asal ah.
✅ Dib-u-soo-celinta dhulalka xaalufay iyadoo la beerayo geedo Qurac.
✅ Dhiirrigelinta dib-u-koboca dabiiciga ah ee geedaha (Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration – FMNR).
✅ Xakamaynta soo saarista dhuxusha ee aan waarta ahayn.
✅ Ilaalinta geedaha yaryar si aysan u waxyeellayn daaq xad-dhaaf ah.
✅ Wacyigelinta bulshada ee ku saabsan muhiimadda dhaqaale, dhaqan, iyo deegaan ee geedaha asaliga ah.
✅ Ku darista ilaalinta iyo beerista Quraca qorshayaasha qaran ee la qabsiga isbeddelka cimilada, ilaalinta kala-duwanaanshaha noolaha, iyo dib-u-soo-nooleynta dhulka.

Xarunta Horumarinta Dhulka Oomanaha iyo Nidaamyada Adkeysiga (CDDRS) waxay ka go'an tahay cilmi-baarista, dib-u-soo-nooleynta deegaanka, maamulka waara ee kheyraadka dabiiciga ah, iyo xoojinta adkeysiga bulshada Soomaaliyeed.

"Ilaalinta geedka Quraca maanta waa maalgelin loo sameynayo deegaanka, bulshada, iyo jiilalka mustaqbalka ee Soomaaliya."

26/07/2026

🌾 Harvest 2026: Sorghum in Bay region Somalia.

The 2026 sorghum harvest highlights the resilience of Somali farmers and the vital role of sorghum in strengthening food security, nutrition, and rural livelihoods. Together, we can build more resilient and sustainable dryland food systems.

22/07/2026

🌿 Miraha Duurka Asaliga ah ee Soomaaliya: Dhaxal Dabiici ah oo Mudan Ilaalin iyo Horumarin

Soomaaliya waxay leedahay dhir iyo miro duurjoog ah oo qiimo weyn u leh nafaqada, dhaqanka, iyo adkaysiga bulshada. Qarniyo badan, mirahan asaliga ahi waxay qoysaska Soomaaliyeed ka caawin jireen inay ka gudbaan xilliyada abaarta iyo cunno-yaraanta, iyagoo ahaa il muhiim ah oo cunto iyo caafimaad.

Miraha sida Dhafaruur, Hohob, Madheedh, Midhacaanyo, Yicib, Goosay, Gomoshaa, Gob, Goon, Gacayro, Marooro, iyo Uneexo waa qayb ka mid ah hodantinimada noolaha ee Soomaaliya. Si kastaba ha ahaatee, qaar badan oo ka mid ah noocyadan ayaa maanta wajahaya halis ka dhalatay isbeddelka cimilada, xaalufinta deegaanka, iyo lumitaanka aqoonta soo jireenka ah.

CDDRS waxay ku baaqaysaa in la xoojiyo cilmi-baarista, ilaalinta, iyo horumarinta miraha duurjoogta Soomaaliyeed si ay u noqdaan qayb muhiim ah oo ka mid ah nidaamyada cuntada, sugnaanta cuntada, ilaalinta kala-duwanaanshaha noolaha, iyo dhismaha bulshooyin u adkaysta isbeddelka cimilada.

Ilaalinta geedaha iyo miraha asaliga ahi waa ilaalinta dhaxalka dabiiciga ah ee Soomaaliya iyo maalgashi loo sameynayo jiilasha mustaqbalka.

20/07/2026

🐐 Livestock: The Backbone of Somalia's Economy and Resilience.
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Livestock production is the cornerstone of Somalia's economy, sustaining millions of pastoral and agro-pastoral households while contributing significantly to national food security, employment, and export earnings.

The images below highlight one of Somalia's greatest assets—healthy camel and goat herds thriving in the country's dryland ecosystems. Goats are highly adapted to arid conditions and provide meat, milk, income, and financial security for rural communities.

Why livestock matters in Somalia:
✅ Supports the livelihoods of millions of people.
✅ Generates substantial foreign exchange through live animal exports to Gulf countries. ✅ Provides nutritious food, including milk and meat.
✅ Creates employment across livestock value chains—from herding and veterinary services to marketing and export.
✅ Acts as a vital asset that helps families withstand drought and economic shocks.

Somalia's livestock are raised through diverse production systems:
🐪 Nomadic pastoralism – seasonal movement in search of pasture and water.
🌾 Agro-pastoralism – integrating livestock with crop production.
🌿 Semi-intensive systems – combining grazing with supplementary feeding.
🏡 Intensive farming – commercial livestock production with improved management.

Strengthening animal health services, sustainable rangeland management, climate resilience, improved breeding, and access to regional and international markets will ensure the livestock sector continues to drive inclusive economic growth and sustainable development in Somalia.

At the Centre for Dryland Development and Resilience Systems (CDDRS), we remain committed to promoting sustainable pastoral systems, resilient rangelands, and livestock value chains that improve livelihoods while protecting Somalia's dryland ecosystems.

04/07/2026

🌾 Gadam Sorghum: In Bay Region, Somalia.

Bay Region is Somalia's leading sorghum-producing region and the backbone of the country's agropastoral farming systems. As climate change increases drought frequency and rainfall variability, introducing improved sorghum varieties is essential to strengthening food security and resilient livelihoods.

Gadam is a white-grained, early-maturing (75–90 days), drought-tolerant sorghum variety. Originally from Sudan, it was developed and released by the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) in 1994 and introduced to Somalia through seed companies in 2024.

Why Gadam Sorghum
🌱 Early maturity (75–90 days)
🌱 Excellent drought tolerance
🌱 Performs well under low and erratic rainfall
🌱 High-quality white grain with strong market potential
🌱 Well suited to dryland and semi-arid farming systems.

For the agropastoral communities of Bay Region, sorghum is more than a staple food crop it also provides valuable crop residues for livestock feed. Improved varieties like Gadam can contribute to stronger crop production while supporting resilient farming systems.

The Centre for Dryland Development & Resilience Systems (CDDRS) is committed to promoting climate-smart agriculture, resilient seed systems, and sustainable agricultural practices that improve productivity and strengthen food systems across Somalia.

🌱 Resilient seeds today, resilient communities tomorrow.

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