SNU’s Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences has developed three sorghum varieties — SNU-SR01, SNU-SR02, and SNU-SR03 — adapted to Somalia’s dryland farming conditions through a four-year plant breeding programme.
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Findings
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Field trials across 12 sites in Hiiraan, Bay, and Bakool showed the new varieties produce 40% more grain per hectare under water-stress conditions. They also show improved resistance to Striga weed. Results are submitted to the African Journal of Agricultural Research.
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Impact
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SNU is partnering with the Ministry of Agriculture and FAO to distribute certified seed to 5,000 smallholder farmers. Farmer training: June–July 2026.