The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation of Somalia has appointed a special committee to investigate the importation of low-quality vegetables and food products entering the domestic market. The move is intended to assess market practices and supply chains in order to develop measures that support local production and protect consumers.
The task force has been instructed to compile a detailed report within a short timeframe on the sources and distribution channels responsible for importing these products.
The appointed committee members are Mohamed Muse Aden, Director of the Department of Production and Cooperative Development; Khadar Yasin Mohamed, from the Department of Agribusiness and Investment; and Abdihamid Jama Hassan, an official from the Minister's Office.
The ministry stated that the team will conduct a comprehensive investigation into how foreign vegetables and food products are entering Somali markets and will deliver a report outlining the mechanisms involved. The findings will inform a national strategy aimed at reducing unnecessary imports and promoting domestic agricultural output.
According to the ministry, the initiative is part of a wider effort by the Somali government to strengthen the country's agricultural base, enhance food quality and safety, and improve market conditions for local farmers.
Source: SONNA
