Plant Protection

Plant Protection Department

Plant Protection Department is one of the most important and very technical departments of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. It is responsible for the protection of agricultural resources of Somalia from dangerous plant pests and diseases. It has working relationships with all departments of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, especially in technical issues with the Research and Extension sections.

Mr. Abdi Mohamed Hussein

Director of Plant Protection Department

VISION

To be a primary national institution for excellence in pest management without destroying the biodiversity

Strengthening Somali’s agricultural potential for the production of high-quality agricultural products free from plant pests and diseases to compete in the international markets

MISSION

To protect Somali agriculture resources against the risks related to the invasions, entry, establishment, and spread of plant pests and diseases through new scientific methods and techniques

To generate and introduce pest management technologies that are safe for human and plant health

To disseminate pest management technologies for effective adoption by farmers

To reduce crop losses by pest organisms (quality & quantity) – to economically acceptable level.

MANDATE

The mandate of Plant Protection Department is to promote the utilization of environmental-friendly chemical and non-chemical control methods to manage pest situations in the entire country through: