Addis Ababa, June 16, 2025 (FMC) — Ethio telecom is ramping up its efforts to modernize Ethiopia’s agricultural sector by harnessing digital solutions that boost productivity and support the transition to smart farming, according to CEO Frehiwot Tamiru.

Speaking at a partnership agreement signing ceremony with the Oromia Regional Bureau of Agriculture today, the CEO emphasized that Ethio telecom has already begun implementing technologies that integrate the agricultural value chain—from production to market—while also enabling digital access to financial services for farmers.

Addis Ababa, June 15, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture has called for intensified efforts to replicate the remarkable success achieved in wheat production across other key agricultural commodities, reinforcing the country’s drive toward sustainable economic growth and a resilient food system.

Speaking to Fana Digital, Mr. Zena Habtewold, Advisor to the Minister of Agriculture, highlighted the government’s multifaceted initiatives aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and climate resilience.

He pointed to Ethiopia’s milestone achievement of meeting national wheat demand through domestic production, eliminating the need for imports — a testament to effective agricultural reforms and targeted investments.

Addis Ababa, June 12, 2025 (FMC) – The Ethiopian Livestock Development Institute (ELDI) has reported a remarkable increase in foreign exchange earnings from livestock exports, attributing the growth to recent macroeconomic reforms.

According to ELDI, Ethiopia generated over 100 million US dollars in livestock export revenue during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year, putting the institute on course to meet its target of 122 million US dollars by the end of the year.

Director General Asrat Tera highlighted that the 100.23 million US dollars earned marks a 28 percent rise compared to the same period last year, signaling robust sectoral performance.

“Approximately 98 percent of this revenue stems from the export of meat from sheep, goats, cattle, and camels, while the remainder is generated from honey, camel milk, and poultry products,” Asrat explained.

Addis Ababa, June 11, 2025 (FMC) – Ethiopia is firmly committed to achieving the targets of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), according to the Ministry of Agriculture.

Zena Abebe, Advisor to the Minister of Agriculture, told Fana Media Corporation that the country is implementing a wide range of initiatives to build a resilient and sustainable agriculture and nutrition system. His remarks came during a two-day regional workshop in Bishoftu organized by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to validate Ethiopia’s data for the 5th CAADP Biennial Review.

Addis Ababa, June 3, 2025 (FMC) — An international conference aimed at enhancing financial resilience within Ethiopia’s agricultural communities is currently taking place in Addis Ababa.

The three-day conference brought together government officials, development partners and pertinent stakeholders from various countries of the world to share knowledge, shape policy innovations, and explore ways to expand agricultural insurance.

According to a report from ENA, the conference intended to strengthen smallholder farmers’ financial resilience to climate change through innovative agricultural insurance programs in the country.

Addis Ababa, June 3, 2025 (FMC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) launches a pilot project to establish model rural village in in Dubancho Kebele, Lemo Woreda, Hadiya Zone, in the Central Ethiopia Region.

After launching the project, PM Abiy said goodwill development projects initiated in the city are being implemented as part of the Rural Corridor Development initiative.

The construction of these demonstration villages is expected to improve farmers’ quality of life while supporting their continued engagement in agriculture, he asserted.

It is worth noting that the Prime Minister has launched similar projects in various rural areas of the Central Ethiopia region since June 2.

Addis Ababa, June 2, 2025 (FMC) — China’s Huajian Group has signed a $100 million investment agreement over the weekend to develop solar production and export activities in the Geda Special Economic Zone (SEZ), located in Oromia region of Ethiopia.

The agreement was signed by Mr. Motuma Temesgen, Director General of Geda SEZ, and Mr. Zhang HuaRong, Founder and CEO of Huajian Group.

Under the terms of the agreement, Huajian Group will invest $100 million in solar energy production and export within the Geda SEZ. The company plans to commence operations within three months on leased land in the zone.

Addis Ababa, May 25, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia and Brazil Signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Agricultural Cooperation at the conclusion of the Brazil-Africa Dialogue on Agriculture and Food Security that was held in Brasilia from May 19-23, 2025.

The MoU was signed by Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Brazil, Leulseged Tadese and Brazil’s Minister of Agriculture & Livestock, Mr. Carlos Favaro.

The MoU would further strengthen the bilateral ties between the two countries in the agricultural sector, particularly in plant health, livestock breeding, capacity building, research and technology transfer.

Addis Ababa, May 23, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s path to food self-sufficiency and its agricultural transformation endeavors have been driving tangible results, Government Communication Service (GCS) Minister, Legesse Tulu revealed.

Minister Legesse, along with a delegation of federal and regional officials, has visited the thriving summer irrigated wheat and barley farms cultivated on more than 200,000 hectares of land in the North Shewa Zone of the Oromia region.

The anticipated wheat and barley harvest in these Jida and Kibbit districts of the region, is expected to be close to 12 million quintals, it was indicated.

In an interview with ENA following the tour, Legesse underscored that Ethiopia is embarking on a transformative journey towards food sovereignty, shifting decisively from dependence to robust productivity.

Addis Ababa, May 3, 2025 (FMC) – Ethiopia has harvested more than 1.2 billion quintals of crops over the past nine months of the 2024/25 fiscal year, the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) announced.

The announcement was made during the Ministry’s nine-month performance review meeting this weekend.

On the occasion, Minister of Agriculture Girma Amente (PhD) reported that the government had targeted the cultivation of 30 million hectares of land and aimed to harvest over 1.4 billion quintals of crops throughout the current fiscal year.

According to the Minister, 31.6 million hectares have already been cultivated, surpassing the initial plan, with harvests reaching over 1.2 billion quintals to date.

Addis Ababa, May 3, 2025 (FMC) – Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture reports that technology-driven initiatives are yielding measurable progress in Ethiopia’s livestock sector, demonstrating tangible advancements.

In a joint effort, the Ministry of Agriculture and its development partners have distributed animal health resources valued at over half a billion birr and distributed to regional states.