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Agriculture Sector  Ethiopia

September 2, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopian Agricultural Businesses Corporation (EABC) today announced that the government has approved 1.3 billion US dollars for the procurement of 25 million quintals of soil fertilizer for the 2024/25 cultivation season.

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AGRICULTURE NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

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Sept 02, 2024

Addis Ababa, September 2, 2024 (FBC) – With strong partnerships, Ethiopia’s food security and path to food sovereignty will be transformed, paving the way for a future where the nation is self-reliant and resilient in the face of climate challenges, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated.

By investing in sustainable agriculture, modern technology, and capacity-building, Ethiopia can boost productivity, diversify crops, and improve access to nutritious food, the Prime Minister said in a statement published on his social media page.

“Such collaborations will empower communities, create economic opportunities, and drive innovation, positioning Ethiopia as a leader in sustainable food systems and ensuring a thriving, food-secure future for our people,” he underscored.

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Sept 01, 2024

Addis Ababa, September 1, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopia is taking significant steps toward transforming its rice and edible oil sectors, inspired by its recent achievements in wheat production, according to Mandefro Nigussie, CEO of the Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute.

Over the past six years, the East African nation has implemented extensive economic reforms, with agriculture highlighted as a key priority. The government has strategically focused on wheat as a vital commodity to enhance food security, reduce imports, and create jobs throughout the value chain.

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Aug 31, 2024

Addis Ababa, August 31, 2024 (FBC) – The Ministry of Water and Energy has announced that preparations are in the final stages to provide solar-powered electricity to some 25 small rural towns.

Executive Director of Rural Energy Technology Development and Transfer at the Ministry, Birhanu Woldu, stated that efforts are underway to expand electricity access through alternative energy sectors.

Highlighting solar energy as a key alternative power source, Birhanu elaborated on the ongoing initiatives to make rural communities beneficiaries of this technology.

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Aug 28, 2024

Addis Ababa, August 28, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced that over 10 million hectares of land have been cultivated using cluster farming methods across the country this year.

According to Esayas Lemma, the head of crop development at the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry’s plan aims to produce 613 million quintals of crops during this year’s harvest season. To achieve this goal, 19.2 million hectares of arable land has been tilled so far, with 17.7 million hectares covered with various crops.

In regions where the rains are expected to arrive later than the typical Ethiopian rainy season, the cultivation of different crops is set to continue, the official stated. Corn, teff, wheat, and similar crops, which are the most prevalent food crops in Ethiopia, account for a significant portion of the crops sown so far, according to Esayas Lemma.

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Aug 27, 2024

Addis Ababa, August 27, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Truneh today visited the Shabelle Zone in the Somali region, where he launched the harvesting of irrigated rice in the Beerano woreda. Temesgen praised the promising rice cultivation, which aligns with the country’s goal of achieving food self-sufficiency.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that the government has been starting with small-scale initiatives and expanding them into larger ones.

He mentioned that Somali region is one of the seven areas in Ethiopia where rice can be grown, and large-scale rice production has also started in Amhara and Oromia regions. Temesgen asserted that diligent efforts will be made to mirror the results achieved with wheat in order to be self-sufficient in food.

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             H.E Ato Girma Amentie

    Minister,  Ministry of Agriculture

Overview of the Ministry of Agriculture

     The present day Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) was established in 1907 during the reign of emperor Menelik II.More than a century has been elapsed since agriculture was transformed in to an institution.

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Vision, mission and objective and programs
Ministry of Agriculture (MoA)

  • Vision       Create market – led modern agriculture and a society free from poverty.

  • Mission     Create a modern and a highly productive agricultural system that uses a more advanced technology which enables the society to get rid of poverty

  • To this effect we need to:-

  •  Promote market-oriented modern agricultural system;

  •  Conserve, develop and use the natural resources sustainable;

  •  Put in place modern agricultural marketing system;

  •  Build the capacity of disaster prevention and preparedness;

  •  Empower women and youth in development so that they could benefit .

About Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Ethiopia - MEFCC

     The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the lead government body responsible and legally mandated for environmental management. The vision of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is to ensure a clean and healthy environment in Ethiopia. As a result it's to create a better living environment to meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The Ministry is responsible to ensure the realization of the environmental rights, goals, objectives and basic principles enshrined in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Constitution as well as the Environment Policy. The proclamation (803/2013) mandated the Ministry, inter alias, to coordinate and ensure the forestry objectives and the basic forestry principles indicated in the forestry policy of Ethiopia.

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Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research  (EIAR)

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 A platform to address the most critical systemic bottlenecks constraining fulfilment of agriculture sector goals and targets identified by the government. 

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