Solar irrigation doubles production, cuts costs for farmers in Afgoye

Farmers in southern Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region are turning to sunlight to cut irrigation costs and increase production, as fuel prices continue to squeeze agricultural incomes. In Jarran village, Afgoye district, solar-powered systems have replaced fuel-driven pumps for some farmers, allowing them to irrigate more consistently and improve their returns. Mohamed Nur Isaq, who cultivates […]

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By Axadle Editorial Desk·September 19, 2026·Somalia