Addis Ababa, February 23, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopia has unveiled a project worth 180 million USD to spur agricultural development in various regional states.

The project is said to be implemented by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

During the launching ceremony, the Agriculture Minister, Girma Amente (PhD), stated that the project will be carried out in Sidama, Oromia, Tigray, Somali and Afar regions.

According to the minister, the project will help address challenges caused by drought conditions and enhance irrigation farming and improve livelihoods of farmers in beneficiary regions.

Addis Ababa, February 20, 2024 (FBC) – Agriculture Minister, Girma Amente (PhD), conferred with Ibrahim Cheikh Diong, UN Assistant Secretary General and Director General of the African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group.

On the occasion, Girma stated that the Ministry of Agriculture and its affiliate institutions are ready to collaborate with ARC Group to enhance farmers’ capacity, increase productivity and strengthen resilience in the agrofood system.

Ibrahim Cheikh Diong, for his part, affirmed African Risk Capacity Group’s commitment to join hands with the ministry and rest of the government to contribute in enhancing the agricultural resilience in Ethiopia.

Addis Ababa, February 3, 2024 (FBC) – The Ministry of Agriculture asserted that it is working in collaboration with pertinent stakeholders to ensure the accessibility of the burgeoning Meher and irrigated wheat produce to the domestic market.

In an exclusive interview with FBC, Isayas Lemma, the head of crop development department at the ministry, articulated that beyond ensuring supply of the Meher wheat produce abundantly to the country’s consumption, work is also being intensified to boost supply of local wheat to the export market which started last year.

The Ministry has issued directives for the optimal utilization of Meher and irrigated wheat production, intending to harness it for its designated purpose and supply it abundantly to the market, he said.

Addis Ababa, January 28, 2024 (FBC) – Addressing the award ceremony where he received FAO’s Prestigious Agricola Medal, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expressed his gratitude to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization for recognizing Ethiopia’s diligent efforts over the past five years in addressing food and nutrition security.

The Prime Minister emphasized Ethiopia’s commitment to not only meeting zero hunger goals, but to achieving food sovereignty and attaining national prosperity.

“Ethiopia is a nation of plenty. It has abundant natural resources, most favorable weather, and an energetic youth population. Synergy among these factors is essential in accelerating the development of this historic nation,” the Premier pointed out.

Addis Ababa, January 28, 2024 (FBC) – Director General of UNIDO, Gerd Müller stated that Ethiopia is a model for the whole African continent for the great success in transforming the agricultural sector, which has led to double the wheat harvest and becoming an exporter. Great progress was also made in sectors such as rice, coffee, honey, or poultry production.

The Director General has congratulated Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for receiving the FAO Agricola Medal, recognizing Ethiopia‘s outstanding progress in agricultural production, food security, and poverty reduction.

“UNIDO is a strong partner of Ethiopia. We supported the government to establish four agro-industrial parks and are planning a new Centre of Excellence together ....

Addis Ababa, January 28, 2024 (FBC) In a ceremony hosted by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome, Italy, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has been awarded the prestigious FAO Agricola Medal, according to the organization, for his vision, leadership and commitment to food security and nutrition and the pursuit of innovative solutions in wheat self-sufficiency in the context of fast-changing and challenging circumstances.

The Prime Minister received the Agricola Medal in the presence of high-level delegates of various countries, representatives of international organizations, diplomatic missions in Italy and private sector representatives.

For the past five years, Ethiopia has been making critical investments in the agricultural sector and pursuing wheat self-sufficiency endeavors marking significant growth across major commodities.

Addis Ababa, January 27, 2024 (FBC) – Policies need to embrace and support the cross border dynamics of pastoralism recognizing the potential in strengthening regional ties, Irrigation and Lowland Areas Development Minister Aisha Mohammad said.

The East Africa Pastoralists Expo that brought together more than 1,200 pastoralists kicked off at the Millennium Hall today.

The aim of the expo, which will run for the next five days, is to ensure shared and mutual development among countries in the region by mitigating the challenges of the pastoral communities.

Addis Ababa, January 26, 2024 (FBC) – East African Pastoralist Expo kicks off at the premises of the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa.

The Speaker of the House of Peoples Representatives, Tagesse Chaffo, the Irrigation and Lowlands Minister, Aysha Mohammed and representatives of pastoralists in the East Africa region have attended the launching ceremony.

Members of the diplomatic community in Addis Ababa, representatives of IGAD member countries and international organizations and partners are also in attendance of the event.