Armed group assassinates an Ethiopian official
Unidentified armed group has opened fire on an Ethiopian government official and killed Abdulahi Sojar, Gumz Benishangul Council and chairman of economic affairs standing committee.
Tag: agriculture
Start-up program set to support agriculture in Ethiopia
OCP Africa and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), to start impulse start-up acceleration program to build linkages between corporations and start-ups using Agritech solutions in Ethiopia.
Microsoft to assist Ethiopian farmers improve agriculture
The software technology giant, Microsoft, and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) are set to co-create technology solutions in agriculture that benefits 30 million African farmers including … Read More
Danish minister visits project in Ethiopia
The Minister for Development Cooperation of Denmark, Mr Rasmus Prehn, visited development projects in Wukro Town of Tigray region of Ethiopia on Thursday.
Netherlands grants $50 million supporting Ethiopian agriculture
The Government of Ethiopia has secured $50 million grant from the Government of the Netherlands for its Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) Initiative.
Ethiopia set to improve honey quality
With the aim of improving honey quality, the Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) is set to help establishment and upgrading of quality testing laboratories.
Addis to host digital disruption in agriculture forum
Addis Ababa is set to host Digital Disruption in Agriculture Forum that aims to identify digital tool and service providers from Africa and beyond to employ proven practices in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia’s Oromia to create jobs for half a million youth
The Oromia Region of Ethiopia said it has invested 3.5 billion birr (close to $123 million) to create job opportunities for half a million youth.
Ethiopia purchases 1.3 million metric tons fertilizer
In preparation for the upcoming Meher agriculture season (from June to August), the government of Ethiopia has purchased 1.3 million metric tons of fertilizer.
Ethiopia aims to make wheat import history
The Ministry of Agriculture of Ethiopia says it has revealed a plan to make wheat import history within four years.
U.S. to help Ethiopia improve agriculture in five years
The governments of the United States and Ethiopia agree to launch a new five-year Feed the Future strategy to invest in food security, build resilience, and accelerate economic growth opportunities … Read More
Ethiopia welcomes 46 U.S. peace corps volunteers
Michael Raynor, Ambassador of the United States in Ethiopia on Wednesday administered the oath of 46 new Peace Corps Volunteers at the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa.
Egypt expresses support to regional integration
Egypt has affirmed its strong support for the African Development Bank as a development partner and is committed to strengthening regional integration, the country’s Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly said during a meeting in Cairo with a Bank delegation.
Ethiopia to turn least developed regions into economic engines
Ethiopian government is set to turn the least developed regions of the country into centers of economic engines, which prioritizes irrigation-centered agricultural development and job creation.
Uruguay to help Africa improve its agriculture
A delegation from the Government of Uruguay on Friday met with the UN Economic Commission for Africa’s Deputy Executive Secretary, Giovanie Biha, and discussed on how to help improve Africa’s … Read More
International food safety conference opens in Addis Ababa
International food safety conference opens in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia today aiming at building up political support to address global food safety challenges.
Nominations for $100,000 Africa Food Prize opens
Nominations for the $100,000 Africa Food Prize, an award that recognizes individuals and institutions working to make farming a profitable business in the continent, is opened.
Tunisia to use Drone for agricultural development
Eight pilots have successfully passed their drone flight training in Tunisia following a two-week intensive training period organized by the Ministry of Agriculture of Tunisia, the African Development Bank and … Read More