Somalia is home to a wide variety of food crops cultivated primarily by smallholder farmers. Common crops include sorghum, cowpeas, sesame, maize, bananas, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, spinach, and watermelons, which form a key part of local diets. Traditionally, farmers have relied on basic preservation techniques such as sun-drying to minimize post-harvest losses and maintain food availability. However, these methods are often labour-intensive and expose food to contamination and pest...