Addis Ababa, May 16, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh has highlighted the growing impact of integrated watershed development in advancing environmental rehabilitation and agricultural transformation in Garamuleta, in Meira Gudina Kebele of Grawa Woreda, East Hararghe Zone in the Oromia Region.

In his social media post, the Deputy Prime Minister described Garamuleta as “blessed with rich history and breathtaking natural beauty,” adding that it is “becoming a shining example of agricultural development and environmental conservation.”

He further noted that the visited watershed development project “beautifully demonstrates how environmental protection and increased productivity can go hand in hand,” underscoring its role as an integrated model of rural transformation.

Temesgen emphasized that, through integrated efforts, the area is expanding fruit and vegetable farming, forestry, and broader agricultural activities, which he said are contributing significantly to the national agricultural transformation agenda.

Addis Ababa, May 6, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that his country has become Africa’s leading wheat producer, with output surpassing 330 million quintals this fiscal year.

The Prime Minister made the remarks following his visit this morning to a wheat field cultivated on 2,150 hectares of land in Sululta Woreda, North Shewa Zone of the Oromia Regional State.

He said the results achieved in the agricultural sector are highly impressive and are providing renewed strength and motivation to further intensify efforts, generate new ideas, and implement them.

Prime Minister Abiy noted that summer farming and summer wheat production were not common in Ethiopia prior to the outbreak of COVID-19.

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Addis Ababa, April 30, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia’s ongoing efforts to attain food self-sufficiency and reduce reliance on food aid are delivering tangible results, the Government Communication Service (GCS) said in a statement issued today.

The statement indicated that the country’s strategic policy direction is generating consistent gains, enabling millions of citizens to transition from dependency on assistance to productive economic participation. This shift, it noted, reflects a broader structural transformation toward economic self-reliance that continues to be reinforced on a sustainable foundation.

According to the GCS, the progress achieved so far represents an accelerating historic process aimed at realizing a food self-sufficient Ethiopia in the years ahead.

Addis Ababa, April 28, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has underscored the critical role of summer irrigation farming in strengthening Ethiopia’s path toward food self-sufficiency.

In a social media post today, the Prime Minister noted that summer irrigation farming represents an important step in Ethiopia’s efforts to achieve food self-sufficiency.

He added that continued effort, commitment, and improved use of water resources will help the country move toward a more secure and sustainable future where it can reliably feed itself.

Addis Ababa, April 22, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia is advancing its climate-resilient development path with tangible results, according to a latest update shared following the 100-day and nine-month national performance review conducted by the Council of Ministers convened by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

The updatehttps://www.fanamc.com/english/ethiopian-govt-reports-strong-progress-in-climate-resilient-development-across-key-sectors/ indicates that the country’s climate-compatible development efforts are being implemented through an integrated approach that aligns mitigation and adaptation measures.

In efforts to mitigate climate impact, Ethiopia has increased its green cover through carbon emission control, deforestation prevention, and the planting of 48 billion seedlings under the Green Legacy Initiative. Measures including modernized water management and climate-smart agriculture are also reported to be contributing to improvements in food security.

Addis Ababa, April 21, 2026 (FMC) – Extracts from the 100-day reporting and nine-month performance review by the Council of Ministers indicate that six flagship initiatives under Ethiopia’s Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda are delivering visible progress across the nation.

Under the Green Legacy initiative, forest coverage has reached 23.6 percent. Farmers’ incomes are rising, green jobs are being created, soil and water resources are being conserved, and ecosystems are reported to be healthier than ever.

The National Wheat Development program is contributing to Ethiopia’s progress toward food security and sovereignty. New farming knowledge is expanding, raw materials are increasingly supplying local industries, costly imports are being replaced, jobs are growing, and farmers’ incomes are improving.

Addis Ababa, April 19, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia is registering encouraging progress in irrigated maize farming, describing the early results as a strong indication that the country’s broader food self-sufficiency ambitions are within reach.

In a social media post, the Prime Minister noted that irrigated maize production remains one of the key focus areas for the country, with current outcomes showing notable success.

According to him, these early gains signal a positive trajectory toward Ethiopia’s long-term objective of becoming self-reliant in food production and ending dependence on food aid.

Addis Ababa, April 16, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia’s power generation capacity has reached 10,000 megawatts from the 4,000 at the beginning of the reform period.

Speaking at the inauguration of the Assela Wind Farm that adds over 100 megawatts of energy to the national grid today, he revealed that Ethiopia’s electricity generation capacity has reached 10,000 megawatts, following sweeping sector reforms over the past six to seven years.

According to PM Abiy, the sector has more than doubled its output while also recording a dramatic increase in revenue from around 7 billion Birr to over 75 billion Birr, marking a major turnaround for an institution once burdened by debt.

“For the first time in its history, the Ethiopian Electric Power has generated a profit of 7 billion Birr in just six months,” PM Abiy stated, emphasizing that the reform has enabled the completion of long-delayed projects and improved financial discipline.

Addis Ababa, April 4, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia must continue to modernize its agricultural sector and expand year-round production to fully realize its potential, Minister of Agriculture Addisu Arega said, outlining priorities for growth, productivity, and food security.

Speaking at the launch of the 2018/19 Ethiopian agricultural growing season Nationwide Crop Development Campaign in Adama, the Minister urged institutions at all levels to develop clear implementation plans and work diligently to meet the campaign’s objectives.

Emphasizing the need to expediting delivery of agricultural inputs to farmers, he called on stakeholders to ensure the proper distribution of fertilizers and other agricultural inputs while addressing any gaps in the supply chain.

As part of the launch, a field visit was conducted in Ada’a Woreda of Oromia region’s East Sewa zone, covering irrigated wheat cluster farms, horticulture farms, compost-making sites, and seedling-growing sites.

Addis Ababa, April 4, 2026 (FMC) — The Ministry of Agriculture has officially launched the 2018/19 Ethiopian fiscal year (2026) Nationwide Crop Development Campaign, setting out priorities aimed at strengthening productivity, ensuring input supply, and advancing the country’s food sovereignty agenda.

The launch event was held in Adama, bringing together regional agricultural bureau heads and key stakeholders from across the sector.

Speaking at the occasion, Minister of Agriculture Addisu Arega called on institutions at all levels to develop targeted implementation plans and carry out coordinated efforts in line with the campaign’s objectives. He stressed the importance of ensuring the timely and efficient distribution of fertilizers and other agricultural inputs, while addressing existing gaps.

Addis Ababa, March 28, 2026 (FMC) — An irrigated grass and animal feed development project in Ethiopia’s Afar Region is delivering tangible economic and livelihood benefits, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Truneh said following a visit to the site.

The Deputy Prime Minister toured an irrigated grass and fodder farm in Aysaita District of Zone One, a project supported by the waters of the Awash River and designed to expand animal feed production while strengthening the livestock sector.

Covering 2,540 hectares, the project integrates cultivation with value addition. Grass produced at the site is processed at a modern facility and supplied as animal feed to both domestic and international markets, contributing to market expansion and economic growth.

Addis Ababa, March 28, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has highlighted Ethiopia’s agricultural potential as a cornerstone of sustainable development, emphasizing the country’s ability to produce both food security and long-term vitality.

Pointing to the nation’s ongoing productivity, he noted that Ethiopia’s papaya and banana harvests reflect the land’s fertility and the effectiveness of modern farming techniques increasingly adopted across the country.

“From rich soil to radiant harvests, our papaya and banana yields prove our land grows both abundant nourishment and lasting vitality,” the Prime Minister stated in a social media message today.

Ethiopia’s agricultural sector has been a central focus of government reforms, with efforts to expand irrigation, improve crop management, and support smallholder farmers. The country is among Africa’s leading producers of bananas, papayas, and other tropical fruits, contributing not only to domestic food security but also to export growth.

Addis Ababa, March 26, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia and Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) countries have explored ways to turn shared water resources into shared prosperity, highlighting regional cooperation as key to sustainable development.

The annual Sululta Water and Hydro-Diplomacy Conference, held from March 20–24, 2026, brought together water ministers, NBI officials, academics, and stakeholders to review collaborative management of transboundary rivers, including the Nile, and discuss strategies to mobilize resources for equitable water use.

Ethiopia’s Minister of Water and Energy, Habtamu Ittefa, said the conference provided a platform to address national and regional water development challenges, strengthen hydro-diplomacy dialogue, engage the media, and ensure women’s participation and benefits in water management.

He emphasized Ethiopia’s commitment to expanding its role in transboundary river utilization and hydropower development, safeguarding water bodies, and ensuring access to clean drinking water through strengthened partnerships with  . . . . .

Addis Ababa, March 22, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia is intensifying its transition toward a modern, technology-driven agricultural system, with mechanization taking center stage under the country’s Medemer development framework, the Ministry of Agriculture has announced.

In a major nationwide initiative carried out on Sunday, the Ministry delivered agricultural machinery and equipment worth 2.32 billion Birr to all regional states and the Dire Dawa City Administration. The large-scale distribution marks a significant step in efforts to modernize farming practices across the country.

The equipment package comprises 63 tractors, 71 walking tractors, 150 rice threshers, four egg incubators and hatcheries, five groundwater pumps, 460 solar-powered irrigation units, 15 field vehicles, 243 motorcycles, and 980 computers. The wide-ranging support is designed to strengthen both on-the-ground agricultural activities and institutional capacity.

Addis Ababa, March 22, 2026 (FMC) — The Ministry of Agriculture has rolled out mechanization equipment worth 2.32 billion Birr to all regional states and the Dire Dawa City Administration, advancing Ethiopia’s nationwide efforts to modernize farming and boost agricultural productivity.

The large-scale distribution is part of ongoing initiatives to reduce dependence on traditional farming methods and strengthen rural development across the country.

Minister of Agriculture Addisu Arega officially handed over the machinery to regional and city representatives at a ceremony held today, emphasizing that the rollout aims to improve both farm operations and service delivery in rural areas.