Case IH’s Distributor Gaalooge Celebrates Six Years of Growth with Successful Farmers’ Field Day in Somalia

Farmers, cooperatives, financial institutions and agricultural stakeholders gathered at Afgoi Farm to explore modern mechanization solutions and financing opportunities for Somali agriculture.

Mendrisio, September 02, 2026

Afgoi, Somalia – Case IH distributor Gaalooge Agrobusiness Enterprise celebrated its sixth anniversary by hosting a Farmers’ Field Day at its Afgoi Farm, bringing together farmers, agricultural cooperatives, financial institutions and key stakeholders from across Somalia for a day dedicated to agricultural mechanization, knowledge sharing and collaboration.

The event attracted farmers from Afgoi, Awdheegle, Balcad, Daafeed, Qoryooley and Janaale districts, as well as agricultural cooperatives representing multiple farming communities throughout the region. Participation also included representatives from Asal Microfinance and Agro Bank, alongside the Chairman and management team of Gaalooge Agrobusiness Enterprise. The event received extensive media coverage from SNTV, Horn Cable TV, SBC TV, Shabelle TV, and the Media Department of Somalia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MOAI).

Designed to promote agricultural mechanization and facilitate stronger connections between farmers and financial institutions, the event provided participants with the opportunity to evaluate modern farming technologies under real operating conditions. The program focused on helping farmers better understand available machinery options, identify solutions suited to their farm size and operational needs, and explore financing opportunities that can support investments in mechanization.

A key highlight of the event was the live demonstration of three Case IH tractor models: Case IH JX95, Case IH JXT75, Case IH JXT55. The tractors were demonstrated with a range of implements commonly used by Somali farmers, including Multi-Crop Planter, Disc Harrow and Disc Plough.

Through live field demonstrations, participants were able to observe machinery performance across different agricultural applications, including land preparation, seedbed preparation and planting operations. Farmers had the opportunity to compare tractor capabilities, discuss operational requirements with Gaalooge technicians and assess which equipment configurations would best meet their production goals.

Throughout the event, Gaalooge’s local technical team was on hand to provide practical guidance on machinery operation, maintenance requirements, spare parts availability and aftersales support. The demonstrations reinforced the company's commitment to ensuring farmers receive not only reliable equipment but also the technical expertise required to maximize machine uptime and productivity.

In addition to the machinery showcase, a major focus of the event was improving access to agricultural finance. Representatives from Asal Microfinance and Agro Bank engaged directly with farmers to discuss available financing solutions and to better understand the challenges associated with agricultural credit. Discussions highlighted the need for financing products tailored to seasonal farming income and reinforced the importance of cooperation between equipment suppliers, financial institutions and farmer organizations.

Several action points emerged from the discussions, including the creation of stronger district-based farmer groups and cooperatives, the development of financing solutions specifically designed for agricultural customers, and enhanced collaboration between Gaalooge, lending institutions and farming organizations to facilitate broader access to modern agricultural machinery. Participants also emphasized the importance of continuing regular field demonstrations to increase awareness of mechanization technologies and best farming practices.

The Farmers’ Field Day demonstrated the growing interest in agricultural mechanization across Somalia and highlighted the important role that partnerships between farmers, cooperatives, financial institutions and equipment providers can play in strengthening food production, improving farm efficiency and supporting longterm agricultural development. Through its partnership with Case IH, Gaalooge remains committed to helping Somali farmers gain access to modern machinery, technical expertise and innovative solutions that contribute to a more productive and resilient agricultural sector.