Addis Ababa, March 9, 2026 (FMC) – Model rural villages being developed in the Harari Region demonstrate a practical approach to community-driven development, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said.

In a message shared on his social media pages following his visit to a rural corridor village in Sofi Woreda’s Burqa Kebele, the Prime Minister noted that the village was developed through strong community participation and the use of locally available materials.

According to Abiy, the model small village was built with active involvement from local residents, reflecting a development approach that integrates traditional construction methods with organized planning.

He added that the initiative highlights how locally driven efforts and community engagement can contribute to practical and sustainable rural development.

Addis Ababa, February 26, 2026 (FMC) — International agricultural experts have praised Ethiopia’s advances in wheat productivity and food security, describing the country’s progress as a strong example of agricultural transformation in Africa.

The delegates shared their impression during a regional workshop under the TAAT-II Wheat Compact initiative coordinated by the Ethiopian Agricultural Research Institute (Ethiopia agricultural research organization) in collaboration with international partners.

Delegates from Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Sudan, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe, together with research organizations and development partners, reviewed progress in wheat production and strategies for expanding food security.

Field visits to an innovation platform site in Lume Woreda, East Shewa Zone, showcased irrigated wheat production systems and technology demonstrations aimed at improving yields in Ethiopia’s lowland areas. Participants observed the use of heat-tolerant wheat varieties and improved water management techniques designed to expand production beyond traditional highland zones.

Addis Ababa, February 22, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said expanding irrigation development through the effective use of available surface and groundwater resources remains a central pillar of ongoing efforts to transform Ethiopia’s agricultural sector.

The Prime Minister paid a visit to the Bilate River basin area earlier today, where he observed irrigation-supported agricultural activities and ongoing fruit development projects.

In a social media post after his visit to the site, PM Abiy noted that areas that previously delivered limited agricultural value are now being transformed into productive development centers through irrigation-based initiatives.

Addis Ababa, February 19, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the Rural Corridors Program is making nationwide progress following his review of development activities in East Wollega.

The Prime Minister is continuing a two-day visit to the Wollega area of Oromia Region, observing major development initiatives across Qellem, East, and West Wollega Zones.

Following his visit to Mede Jalela kebele today, PM Abiy highlighted the developments in the rural corridors project there. According to his social media post, the initiative includes modern solar power, biogas systems, livestock pens, bathrooms, and landscaped green spaces.

“These improvements,” he wrote on his social media pages today, “are creating a sustainable and dignified living environment for the community.”

Addis Ababa, February 18, 2026 (FMC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed commended the transformative impact of the Qeto Irrigation Infrastructure Development Project in Kelem Welega Zone of the Oromia Regional State, saying it is setting a new standard for sustainable rural development in Sedi Chanka and Hawa Gelan woredas.

The Prime Minister traveled to Kelem Welega Zone today, arriving in Dembi Dolo town earlier, where he reviewed key regional development initiatives before visiting the irrigation project. On the occasion, PM Abiy and his high-level delegation toured the site.

He observed that the project has been carefully designed to make effective use of the area’s natural landscape, ensuring reliable water access for farming. “The project has been thoughtfully implemented to make effective use of the area’s natural landscape, ensuring reliable water access for farming.”

Addis Ababa, February 18, 2026 (FMC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed praised the cooperative work and effective use of resources by farmers at a banana cluster farm in Hawa Gelan Woreda, part of Kelem Welega Zone in the Oromia Region, developed under the Bounty of the Basket (Lemat Tirūfat) initiative.

The Prime Minister traveled to Kelem Welega Zone today and arrived in Dembi Dolo town earlier, where he reviewed key development initiatives in the area.

In a social media post after his visit, the Prime Minister said he was “encouraged to see farmers working together in an organized and cooperative manner, transforming the area through their dedication and hard work.”

He described the farm as “a strong example of how properly utilizing local land and water resources can create meaningful change.”

Addis Ababa, February 13, 2026 (FMC) – The African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, Moses Vilakati, has praised Ethiopia’s agricultural progress, describing its emergence as a wheat exporter as a major milestone for the continent.

Reflecting on Ethiopia’s agricultural transformation, Vilakati noted the remarkable journey the country has taken in strengthening its food production systems.

“We have realized where Ethiopia started and where they are right now — up to an extent where they are now exporting wheat. That’s a milestone, and we are very, very grateful,” he said.

Addis Ababa, February 3, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) reported today that Ethiopia has harvested 999 million quintals of crops during the first six months of the 2025/26 fiscal year, accounting for 78 percent of the annual production target.

Addressing lawmakers during the 10th regular session of the Ethiopian Parliament, PM Abiy noted that cereals, horticulture, and cotton production alone have reached 79 percent of their planned targets, reflecting strong momentum toward surpassing the yearly goals.

The Prime Minister attributed the sector’s growth to a combination of household and cluster farming initiatives, mechanized agriculture, and the transformation of previously unarable land into productive farmland. Efforts to boost wheat and other crop yields, together with the launch of large-scale fertilizer production plants,

Addis Ababa, January 4, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia has harvested crops from 16 million hectares out of the 20.9 million hectares planted during the 2017/18 (2025) growing season, the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) reported.

The Ministry told Fana Media Corporation that the total crop produce harvested so far amounts to 393 million quintals, while the nationwide output for the current harvest season is projected to reach 653 million quintals.

Wheat, one of the key crops this season, was planted on 4.4 million hectares, of which 3.3 million hectares were cultivated under cluster farming, the Ministry said. From this area, wheat production is expected to total 176 million quintals, with 88 million quintals already harvested from more than 2 million hectares.

The Ministry highlighted that wheat harvests are expected to improve further due to a relatively low incidence of wheat diseases this season.