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Africa Agricultural & Forestry Research Center ( AFREC ) is a non-profit research organization dedicated to improving food security, livelihoods, and environmental conservation through innovative agricultural and forestry research.

Maanta Xarunta Cilmi-baarista Beeraha iyo Dhirta ee AFREC – Station 1 ee Baidoa, Somalia waxaa booqasho ku yimid wafdi k...
02/08/2026

Maanta Xarunta Cilmi-baarista Beeraha iyo Dhirta ee AFREC – Station 1 ee Baidoa, Somalia waxaa booqasho ku yimid wafdi ka socday Mashruuca Rural Livelihoods Resilience Program (RLRP) oo ay maalgeliso Hay'adda IFAD.

Ujeeddada booqashadu waxay ahayd inay si toos ah u indha-indheeyaan howlaha cilmi-baarista iyo horumarinta beeraha ee AFREC ka waddo xarunta. Wafdigu waxay booqashada ku soo beegmeen xilli ay ka socoto goosashada dalagyo kala duwan ee tijaabooyinka lagu sameenaayay sida Sorghum, Pearl millet, Finger millet, Sesame, pigeon pea, Soybean, mung bean and Orange flash Sweet potatoes. iyadoo isla markaana qayb kale oo tijaabooyin ah dhowaan la beeray.

AFREC – Station 1 waa xarun si buuxda ugu qalabaysan kaabayaasha casriga ah ee cilmi baarisyada dalagyada Kala duwan waxayna isticmaashaa technologiyada waraab ee Nidaam dhibcaha tamarta cadceedda (Solar) Iyo Shabakad casri ah oo tubooyinka waraabka ah.

AFREC waxay sii waddaa dadaalladeeda ku aaddan horumarinta cilmi-baarista beeraha, soo saarista noocyo dalagyo tayo leh oo u adkaysan kara isbeddelka cimilada, iyo xoojinta sugnaanta cuntada Soomaaliya iyadoo la kaashanaysa hay'adaha caalamiga ee cilmi baarista.
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Today, the African Agricultural and Forestry Research Center (AFREC) – Station 1 in Baidoa, Somalia, welcomed a delegation from the Rural Livelihoods Resilience Program (RLRP), funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

The purpose of the visit was to directly observe the agricultural research and development activities being carried out by AFREC at the station. The delegation visited during the harvesting period of several research and demonstration trials, including sorghum, pearl millet, finger millet, sesame, pigeon pea, soybean, mung bean, and orange-fleshed sweet potato. At the same time, another section of the research station has recently been planted with new experimental trials.

AFREC – Station 1 is a fully equipped agricultural research facility with modern infrastructure for crop research. The station utilizes advanced irrigation technologies, including a solar-powered drip irrigation system and a modern irrigation pipeline network to support efficient and sustainable agricultural research.

AFREC remains committed to advancing agricultural research, developing high-quality and climate-resilient crop varieties, and strengthening food security in Somalia through collaboration with international agricultural research institutions.

Investing in Agricultural Crop Research Today Secures Tomorrow's Food Security.............................................
25/07/2026

Investing in Agricultural Crop Research Today Secures Tomorrow's Food Security..................................................................................................................................
Africa Agricultural and Forestry Research Center (AFREC) is continuously working to develop and produce high-quality food crop varieties that are resilient to climate change, enabling them to play a vital role in strengthening food security in Somalia.

To sustain and expand these efforts, it is essential that government institutions, development partners, and stakeholders working in the agricultural sector give greater priority to dedicated agricultural research centers. These institutions are the foundation for increasing national agricultural productivity, promoting modern farming practices, and ensuring long-term food security.

While government institutions and international organizations are making significant investments to improve food security, there remains a gap in collaboration between private agricultural research centers and both government and international development partners. As development projects continue across the country, agricultural research centers should be recognized as strategic partners and given greater priority, since every improved crop variety they develop contributes directly to Somalia's agricultural development and food security.

We therefore encourage all institutions working in food security, as well as private agricultural research organizations, to come together for a knowledge-sharing forum to strengthen collaboration and develop practical solutions that address Somalia's food security challenges.

AFRICA AGRICULTURAL & FORESTRY RESEARCH CENTER (AFREC)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.afrec.so

Booqasho Kormeer iyo Indha-indheyn oo lagu tagey Xarunta Cilmi-baarista Beeraha Iyo Dhirta Ee AFREC Ee Deg. Baydhabo.---...
16/07/2026

Booqasho Kormeer iyo Indha-indheyn oo lagu tagey Xarunta Cilmi-baarista Beeraha Iyo Dhirta Ee AFREC Ee Deg. Baydhabo.
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Aqoonyahanada Xarunta Cilmi-baarista AFREC ayaa ku soo dhaweeyay wafdi ay hoggaaminaysay Marwo Amina Osman, Agaasimaha Waaxda Cilmi-baarista iyo Fidinta Beeraha ee Wasaaradda Beeraha iyo Waraabka Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya, lana socday Saraakiil ka socday labada Wasaaradood heer Federal iyo State. Ujeeddada booqashadu waxay ahayd kormeer iyo qiimeyn lagu sameynayo horumarka dalagyada cilmi-baarista ee xilli-beereedkan, kuwaas oo ay ka mid yihiin Finger Millet, Pearl Millet, Pigeon Pea, Chickpea, Peanut, Sesame, Orange flash sweet potatoes iyo Sorghum.

Booqashadani waxay ka tarjumaysaa muhiimadda wada-shaqeynta u dhexeysa AFREC iyo Wasaaradda Beeraha si loo horumariyo cilmi-baarista beeraha, loona soo saaro dalagyo wax-soo-saar sare leh oo u adkeysan kara isbeddelka cimilada, taasoo gacan ka geysanaysa sugnaanta cuntada iyo horumarinta beeraha Soomaaliya.

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Supervision and Observation Visit to the AFREC Agricultural and Plant Research Center in Baidoa District
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Researchers at the AFREC welcomed a delegation led by Ms. Amina Osman, Director of the Research and Extension Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation of the Federal Government of Somalia, accompanied by officials from both the Federal Ministry and the South-West State Ministry of Agriculture.

The purpose of the visit was to supervise and assess the progress of ongoing research trials for the current cropping season. The trials include Finger Millet, Pearl Millet, Pigeon Pea, Chickpea, Peanut, Sesame, Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato, and Sorghum.

This visit highlights the importance of the collaboration between AFREC and the Ministry of Agriculture in advancing agricultural research and developing high-yielding, climate-resilient crop varieties. These efforts contribute to strengthening food security and promoting sustainable agricultural development in Somalia.

TAAT Supervision Mission Visits AFREC Research Station in Baidoa.In January 2026, African Agricultural and Forestry Rese...
15/02/2026

TAAT Supervision Mission Visits AFREC Research Station in Baidoa.
In January 2026, African Agricultural and Forestry Research Center (AFREC) hosted a high-level field visit as part of the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Sorghum and Millet Compact Supervision Mission to Somalia. The visit provided an important opportunity to showcase AFREC’s research capacity, ongoing crop adaptation trials, and its contribution to building climate-resilient agricultural systems in Somalia.

The mission delegation included representatives from ICRISAT, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation of Federal Government of Somalia (MoAI of FGS), TAAT Sorghum and Millet Compact leadership, and private sector partners. During the visit to Baidoa, the team toured AFREC’s experimental research station, which is located in a low-rainfall agro-ecological zone receiving approximately 250 mm of annual rainfall — an area increasingly affected by prolonged droughts.

Read more on our website: https://afrec.so/taat-supervision-mission-visits-afrec-research-station-in-baidoa/

AFREC team, led by the Deputy Board Chairperson and Managing Director, alongside the CEO of CSET, paid a courtesy visit ...
04/02/2026

AFREC team, led by the Deputy Board Chairperson and Managing Director, alongside the CEO of CSET, paid a courtesy visit to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI of FGS).

During the visit, the delegation held a productive meeting with the Director General and the Research Department Director, focusing on strengthening their collaboration to advance the Somali agricultural development.

The MoAI encouraged AFREC to further intensify its contributions toward the revival of the country’s agricultural sector. In turn, AFREC commended the Ministry for its strong commitment to driving agricultural transformation in Somalia.

11/01/2026

Advancing Crop Improvement for Food Security in Somalia
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In response to the growing need for crop improvement to strengthen the national food security of Somalia, AFREC is currently conducting field trials of several improved crop varieties across different ecological zones in Somalia.
These new varieties are being evaluated against local ones to assess their climate resilience, environmental adaptability, yield performance, resistance to pests and diseases, and maturity period.

Varieties that demonstrate superior performance will be submitted to SARIS and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (FMoAI) for further regional trials and eventual official release, in line with national release protocols.

One standout variety in the trials is Groundnut, which has shown exceptional performance so far.

The President and Vice President of AFREC, Dr. Khalid Omar and Dr. Michael Hauser, visited (as a study tour) the Univers...
01/12/2025

The President and Vice President of AFREC, Dr. Khalid Omar and Dr. Michael Hauser, visited (as a study tour) the University of Life Sciences and Natural Resources (BOKU) in Vienna, Austria. Their visit included several advanced research facilities such as:

The Experimental Farm, where cutting edge studies on modern agricultural practices are conducted.

The Soil Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility equipped for detailed analysis of soil quality and composition.

During their tour, they engaged with a range of specialists, including Soil Science experts, a Vermi-culture specialist, the Agroecology team, as well as researchers from the Institute of Crop Breeding & Genomics and the Institute of Development Research.

This study tour reflects AFREC’s continued commitment to expanding scientific knowledge, strengthening research capacity, and promoting innovative agricultural technologies to enhance food production in Somalia.

On 8th Sept 2025, AFREC signed an MoU with NPCK in Nairobi Kenya to strengthen the potato value chain. Together we’ll d...
08/09/2025

On 8th Sept 2025, AFREC signed an MoU with NPCK in Nairobi Kenya to strengthen the potato value chain. Together we’ll drive innovation, seed system development & create opportunities for farmers.

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8da September 2025, AFREC waxay heshiis is-afgarad (MoU) la saxiixatay NPCK si loo xoojiyo silsiladda soo saarista baradhada. Waxaan si wadajir ah u horumarin doonaa hal-abuurka, nidaamka abuurka & fursado cusub oo loogu talagalay beeraleyda.

We’re proud to announce the signing of an MoU with the Nairobi University, marking a bold step toward advancing agricult...
23/06/2025

We’re proud to announce the signing of an MoU with the Nairobi University, marking a bold step toward advancing agricultural innovation, youth engagement, and research-driven development. This partnership is designed to bridge academic expertise with practical solutions that empower farmers and transform food systems across the region.

AFREC has entered into a strategic partnership with the World Vegetable Center through a newly signed MoU. This collabor...
10/06/2025

AFREC has entered into a strategic partnership with the World Vegetable Center through a newly signed MoU. This collaboration focuses on improving access to quality vegetable seeds, enhancing nutrition, and supporting climate-smart agriculture across communities.

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