Somaliland: Agriculture Minister Inspects Biji Water & Soil Conservation Project

[Deeq A.]

The Agricultural Development Minister Hon. Ahmed Mumin Seed on Thursday visited Gebiley region to inspect water and soil conservation project which was launched in Biji district.

The minister was accompanied by the director general, German Development Bank officials who have funded the project. The minister has expressed his hope that the project will bear fruit and will increase food production in Somaliland. He urged that the farmers in the district to set a good example that the rest of farming community in the country will emulate.

Mr. Seed revealed that this the beginning of  project which has just started in the district and will be followed by other various projects. The minister in his speech has reiterated that the time is right to benefit from running water which will be conserved and will not erode the soil. These are the problems that hampered the farmers in the country to develop and be successful. The minister has expressed thanks to the German Development Bank (KFW) for their support.