Ethiopia’s agricultural sector, which has been driven by increased production of rice, wheat, corn, and other crops, is expected to grow by 6.3 percent this Ethiopian fiscal year, according to PM Abiy Ahmed.
In a speech to the House of People’s Representatives, he stated that rice production is expected to double this year and register impressive results like wheat that has been exported for the first time in the history of the country.
Africa as a whole believes and acknowledges that Ethiopia’s wheat production is the highest in the continent and many ask us to work together, the PM said.
According to him, there will also be growth in corn and teff production.
With respect to honey production, Abiy also noted that Ethiopia has made great progress by introducing improved modern hives to farmers.
The country has bred 26 million chicks last Ethiopian fiscal year, and this year the number has increased to over 40 million.
Ethiopia is also making a big difference in fruit production and the country is now exporting fruits to Europe, the Middle East, and other countries.
The premier pointed out that as agriculture is a backbone of Ethiopia’s economy, accounting for 33 percent of the GDP, the government has made agriculture a priority and implemented a number of policies to boost the sector.
The growth of the agriculture sector is expected to help reduce poverty and improve food security in Ethiopia. It is also expected to create jobs and boost economic growth.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency