East borana: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that the agricultural transformation unfolding in the East Borana Zone serves as a powerful testament to Ethiopia's journey toward ensuring food self-sufficiency. In a social media post, the Prime Minister, who is currently visiting agricultural developments in the zone, stated that hardworking local farmers have covered over 176,223 hectares of land this production season alone.According to Ethiopian News Agency, following these extensive cultivation efforts, the zone anticipates a massive yield of more than 3.1 million quintals of crops. The Prime Minister expressed that the agricultural initiatives reflect Ethiopia's commitment to achieving food self-sufficiency.The Prime Minister further noted that the initiative has mobilized over 101,000 households through organized cluster farming methods, utilizing modern tractors to turn agricultural potential into high productivity. The ongoing major harvests of wheat in Liben District, alongside teff, maize, and haricot beans, are successfully securing the nation's domestic food supply.
Thursday, May 28, 2026