Somalia’s agriculture faces significant challenges due to climate change, with prolonged droughts, erratic rainfall, and rising temperatures disrupting traditional farming and pastoral practices. Insufficient or untimely rains lead to crop failures, while depleted water sources render irrigation systems ineffective. Soil erosion and desertification further reduce arable land and pasture availability, directly impacting crop yields and livestock productivity. Extreme weather events like floods and cyclones destroy farmland, contaminate water sources, and displace farming communities.

The increasing prevalence of pests and diseases, fueled by changing climate conditions, adds to the strain on crops and livestock. Overgrazing and deforestation exacerbate food insecurity and threaten the livelihoods of millions dependent on agriculture. To combat these challenges, implementing climate-resilient farming techniques and promoting sustainable resource management is crucial for safeguarding Somalia’s agricultural future and ensuring the well-being of its rural populations.