The regional state of Galmudug has announced its intentions to promote urban farming.
This emerged on Wednesday when Ahmed Nur visited and spent time with several farmers on the outskirts of Galkayo town.
Nur is Galmudug State’s Minister of Agriculture.
He visited and held discussions with owners of micro-farms on the outskirts of the town for a firsthand experience of the challenges they face.
He also discussed ways of developing urban farming.
Nur advised the micro farmers that urban farming should be a priority to ensure that the region is food secure.