Doojiye cooperative is a private business initiative by Royal Barde Investments to bring together a community of nomads that have thrived for generations as nomadic herders, their livelihood woven into the fabric of mobility, communal grazing, and sustainable stewardship of nature. However, with climate change, this lifestyle is becoming more and more difficult, with unpredictable weather seasons, quality livestock rearing is almost impossible.
Doojiye is an initiative to create a permeant nomadic settlement epitomising the harmonious fusion of tradition and innovation, inheriting a legacy deeply rooted in nomadic heritage. Their managed transition from nomadic life to pioneering venture- urban agropastoral living marks a journey of embracing ancestral wisdom while integrating modern agricultural and livestock management practices.
Embracing adaptability and foresight, Doojiye navigates a transition towards agropastoral living near urban areas. This strategic evolution integrates livestock rearing with contemporary farming practices, embodying a commitment to cultural heritage amid innovative agricultural techniques. Doojiye, an agricultural community rooted in nomadic heritage, seeks funding to advance their transformative journey into urban agropastoral living. With 52 hectares of secured land, fortified by a wired fence, our integrated approach to sustainable agriculture, including modern livestock management, diversified crop cultivation, and water management through borehole development.
Utilising selective cross-breeding, Doojiye aims to enhance milk and meat production of Somali goats and camels on the expansive land. We are currently sourcing livestock from Kenya and Ethiopia to cross breed with our existing Somali goats. Meticulous livestock population management strategies will be employed to maintain environmental balance and herd health.
Within the secured enclosure, Doojiye plans to diversify into greenhouse cultivation, allowing year-round production of fruits and vegetables. Tree cultivation on the expansive land contributes to biodiversity, providing shade and fruit-bearing trees.
Doojiye has acquired 52 hectares of land, enclosed by a wired fence for protected and sustainable agricultural expansion. The wired fence ensures the security of livestock, crops, and infrastructure, fostering a conducive environment for agropastoral practices.
Borehole Development: Two boreholes have been drilled in 2023, enhancing water accessibility for livestock and crop cultivation. An additional borehole is planned for February 2024, enhancing water management and securing a sustainable water supply.
Doojiye has acquired 52 hectares of land, enclosed by a wired fence for protected and sustainable agricultural expansion. The wired fence ensures the security of livestock, crops, and infrastructure, fostering a conducive environment for agropastoral practices.