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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 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.

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 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 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 collaboration focuses on improving access to quality vegetable seeds, enhancing nutrition, and supporting climate-smart agriculture across communities.

AFREC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Egerton University to strengthen collaboration in agricultural research, training, and innovation. This partnership will empower farmers, promote agribusiness, and support sustainable development across the region. Egerton University