Agriculture land by country, Africa

[Northern Swordsman]

No point since we're Nomads we used Bantus to do our farming work for us historically. They should do it. Farming is shameful in geeljire culture

Geeljire era is over. Now it’s the age of agriculture, if we want to boost our numbers and economy agriculture is the only way.

 

[Idilinaa]

Geeljire era is over. Now it’s the age of agriculture, if we want to boost our numbers and economy agriculture is the only way.

Herding aka ranching will be the majority, while agriculture will play a smaller role but a very significant one. Regenerative grazing and rotational grazing techniques will increase productivity and sustainability.

Even in the USA, a major agricultural powerhouse, most land is used for grazing rather than growing crops. 66% of U.S. agricultural land is used for grazing livestock, while only 25% of U.S. farmland is used for growing crops because crops require fertile, arable land with irrigation.

Like in America, Somalia’s natural landscape is ideal for this kind of livestock-based economy. Most land is not arable, but it is suitable for grazing.

Livestock is an Economic Engine Beyond Just Food. Animal products are not only food sources but also industrial resources (leather, textiles, plastics, medicines, biodiesel, nitrogen, hides, wool, fertilizers, etc.), making it a multi-purpose economic activity unlike farming, which primarily focuses on food alone.

For example the U.S. meat industry alone is worth over $200 billion annually (beef, poultry, pork). The dairy industry generates $50 billion+ per year in milk, cheese, and butter.

If you add the industrial component of this Leather, gelatin, animal fats, and pharmaceuticals (e.g., insulin from pigs) add even more economic value. Probably triple this

Whilst the corn industry alone is worth over $80 billion, primarily due to ethanol fuel production and animal feed. Whilst Soybeans generate about $60 billion annually, used in oil, animal feed, and processed foods.

Somalia’s Future is in a Hybrid System. Rather than abandoning pastoralism, Somalia is moving toward controlled grazing systems and ranching , a shift that increases productivity while preserving the traditional strength of livestock-based economies.

it’s about combining modern ranching systems with strategic farming, ensuring food security, economic stability, and sustainable land use.