THE IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION ON THE ECONOMY OF SOMALIA.

Abstract This study was conducted about the impact of agricultural production on the economy in Hargeisa, Somaliland. This research was done between the months of August and December 2023. This research was conducted to investigate the impact of agriculture on the Hargeisa economy. The study was guided by the following research question: What is the effect of agricultural production on household income generation? How is Agricultural Production contributing to job creation? What is exploring the modern enterprises created by Agricultural Production in Hargeisa? The data was collected from different districts in Hargeisa City. This sample size of 80 respondents was conveniently selected. The main objective is to describe the impact of agriculture production on the economy in Hargeisa City. A descriptive cross-sectional survey research design was used in order to measure the characteristics and responses of the sampled participants to the specified variables of the study at the same time. The design allowed the collection of data at different points at almost the same time. This method allows the study of different subjects at a time, and it generates quick self-reports from selected participants. The quantitative method adopted helped to show particular results for the variables under consideration using frequencies, percentages, and charts. The target population significantly contributes to agricultural production, which is important to employment creation, food security, and poverty reduction. The geographical scope of the study was Hargeisa city, particularly the livestock sector, agriculture sector, poultry, and modern enterprise market sites. The following are the results of the date analysis: the highest of the respondents 24 (30%) were aged 35–44 years, the majority of respondents 45 (56.25%) were male, the greatest respondents 40 (50%) were single, the most respondents were 29 (36.75) in high school, the majority respondents were 35 (43.75%) were involved in the livestock market, and the highest respondents were 55 (68.75%) agreed agriculture is the primary source of livelihood for household income. The most respondents, 23 (28.8%), strongly agree that agriculture contributes to income generation for Hargeisa; the highest number, 36 (45%), responds that livestock plays an important role for economies in Hargeisa; and the most respondents, 35 (43.75%), answer that agriculture provides food security and livelihood. The study used probability sampling to select respondents, where every individual in the population had an equal chance of being selected. Here, the researcher used systematic, simple random sampling to select the respondents from a quiet place in the district. 80 respondents were conveniently selected from the target population. These participants have been chosen according to the possibility of getting accurate information. The researcher analyzed the data using the statistical package for social scientists (SPSS).