From Cluster Farming to Farmer-Owned Agribusiness Companies.
Ethiopia’s cluster farming model is entering a new chapter.
What began with 600,000 hectares has expanded to nearly 13 million hectares, bringing together 9.5 million smallholder farmers while contributing to a 29% increase in productivity.
Now, under the new Farmers’ Agribusiness Companies Proclamation, these clusters are being transformed into legally registered, professionally managed farmer owned businesses.
This transition will strengthen value addition, improve market access and bargaining power, expand access to finance, and accelerate the shift from subsistence farming to competitive, commercial agriculture.
Empowering farmers not just to produce but to own, process, negotiate, and prosper.
#Agriculture #Agribusiness #FoodSecurity #ValueChains #SmallholderFarmers #Ethiopia #AgriculturalTransformation
Today, I had a warm and constructive discussion with H.E. Dr. Afkar Nadhim Ali Al-Farsi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman, to Ethiopia.
Our conversation was guided by a shared belief that agriculture can serve as a strong bridge between our two nations. We explored ways to increase Ethiopia’s exports of meat, coffee, and sesame to the Sultanate of Oman by improving both quality and volume, ensuring our farmers and exporters benefit from expanded market opportunities.
We also discussed knowledge exchange in date palm production, where Oman has valuable experience, as well as cooperation in agricultural input supply to further strengthen productivity and value chains.
It is always encouraging to see partnerships built not only on trade but also on trust, learning, and long term vision.
Ethiopia and the Sultanate of Oman will continue working together for mutual prosperity and sustainable agricultural growth. 🇪🇹🤝🇴🇲
#Ethiopia #SultanateOfOman #Agriculture #Trade #Coffee #Livestock #Sesame #DatePalm
11 yıl aradan sonra Etiyopya’nın başkenti Addis Ababa’yı ziyaret etmekten büyük bir memnuniyet duydum. 🇹🇷🇪🇹
Dost Etiyopya halkıyla yüzyıllara sâri münasebetlerimizin geliştirilmesine büyük önem veriyoruz.
Yaptığımız görüşmelerde Sayın Başbakan ve heyetiyle ticari yatırımlar, enerji, madencilik, tarım, iletişim ve eğitim alanlarındaki ilişkilerimizi etraflıca görüştük.
Diğer birçok alandaki potansiyel iş birliklerini nasıl değerlendirmemiz gerekiyor, 1 milyar dolar ticaret hacmi hedefimize nasıl ulaşırız; bunları da ele aldık.
Etiyopya’daki en büyük ikinci yatırımcı ülke olmaktan memnuniyet duyuyoruz.
200’ü aşkın firmamızın, 2,5 milyar doları bulan yatırımlarıyla yaklaşık 20 bin Etiyopyalının istihdamına destek olması bizler için kıvanç vesilesidir.
Türk müteahhitlik firmaları, Etiyopya’da demir yolu, ulaşım, özellikle fabrika, turistik tesis ve enerji nakil hatları gibi faaliyet alanlarında 2,6 milyar dolar değerinde 15 projeyi üstlendi.
İnşallah bunun daha da artmasını temenni ediyoruz.
Tüm dünyanın gözü Afrika Boynuzu’na, buraya çevrilmişken Etiyopya’nın köklü devlet yapısının önemi daha da çok hissediliyor.
Biz bölgenin sorunlarına yine bölge ülkeleri tarafından çözüm geliştirmesine, Afrika Boynuzu’nun yabancı güçlerin mücadele alanına çevrilmemesi gerektiğine inanıyoruz.
Bu minvalde İsrail’in Somaliland’ı tanımasının ne Somaliland’a ne de Afrika Boynuzu’na faydası olmadığını tekrar vurgulamak istiyorum.
Bu vesileyle yakın geçmişte Etiyopya ve Somali arasında ara buluculuğunu yürüttüğümüz Ankara sürecindeki tutumları için her iki tarafa da tekrar teşekkür ediyorum.
İstikrara kavuşmasıyla birlikte Afrika Boynuzu’nun ekonomik fırsatlarıyla dikkatleri üzerine çeken bir konuma erişmemesi için hiçbir engel görmüyoruz.
Müspet neticelerini alacağımıza emin olduğum bu ziyaretimizin bölgenin barış ve istikrarına da katkı sunmasını temenni ediyorum.
Today, I visited a banana cluster farm in Hawa Gelan Woreda of Kelem Welega Zone, developed under the Bounty of the Basket (Lemat Tirūfat) initiative. I was encouraged to see farmers working together in an organized and cooperative manner, transforming the area through their dedication and hard work. The farm stands as a strong example of how properly utilizing local land and water resources can create meaningful change. By applying traditional irrigation methods and making effective use of available resources, the community has built a productive and promising agricultural site. It was especially inspiring to witness how improved road infrastructure is supporting farmers in bringing their produce to market with greater ease. This progress reflects what can be achieved when development efforts are closely aligned with the needs and potential of the local community.
Ethiopia has finalised its preparations and stands ready to host the distinguished delegations of the 39th African Union Summit and the Second Italy–Africa Summit.
As you gather in the diplomatic capital of Africa, I warmly invite all distinguished delegates to plan ahead and extend your stay beyond the halls of the AU to experience a new era of African-led tourism development.
#VisitEthiopia
ውድ ኢትዮጵያዊያን
በዚህ ሳምንት ውዷ ሀገራችን በአፍሪካ ኅብረት ጉባኤ ለመታደም የሚመጡ እህት ወንድም አፍሪካዊያንን ለማስተናገድ ልቧን ከፍታ-እጆቿን ዘርግታ ትቀበላለች። እነዚህ ወዳጆቻችን የሰንደቃችንን ቀለማት የሚጋሩ፣ ኢትዮጵያን እንደነፃነት ቀንዲል የሚመለከቱ ብሎም ሀገራችን የአኅጉሩ የፖለቲካ ርዕይ የማዕዘን ድንጋይ አድርገው የሚያከብሩ ናቸው።
ኢትዮጵያ ወደር በሌለው እንግዳ ተቀባይነቷ ለምን ልትከበር እንደበቃች በአቀባበላችን እናሳያቸው። እንደቤታቸው እንዲሰማቸው እናድርግ። በክብር እንቀበላቸው። በፍቅር እናቆያቸው። ተደምረን ሰንደቃችን የሚወክለውን የአፍሪካ አንድነትን መንፈስ እና የሚያያይዘንን የወል ህልም እናክብር!
To my fellow Ethiopians,
This week, our beloved homeland opens its arms to fellow Africans attending the AU meetings. These are friends who share the colors of our flag, who see Ethiopia as a beacon of freedom, and who regard our country as a cornerstone of political vision for the continent.
Let’s show them why Ethiopia is known for its unmatched hospitality. Let’s make them feel at home, greet them with respect, and embrace them with love. Together, let’s honor the spirit of African unity that our flag represents and the shared dreams that connect us all.
Ethiopia’s Cities Are Growing Food, Jobs, and the Future
Ethiopia is achieving a lot in urban agriculture and we are taking that progress to the next level.
With the launch of our Urban Agriculture Development Strategy, we are scaling what already works and turning it into a clear national direction. Across our cities, urban agriculture is improving food availability, creating jobs, stabilizing markets, and making our neighborhoods greener and healthier.
This strategy brings food production closer to people. It promotes modern and climate smart farming, value addition, and strong market linkages so cities contribute meaningfully to food and nutrition security while opening new opportunities for youth and women.
Urban agriculture is no longer informal or incidental. It is becoming organized, productive, and strategic, supporting livelihoods, reducing waste, and building more resilient cities.
Ethiopia’s cities are not just growing. They are producing, innovating, and feeding the future.
#UrbanAgriculture #Ethiopia #FoodSecurity #GreenCities #Jobs #SustainableDevelopment #AgriculturalTransformation
The Logo Hayk Resort, a landmark project under the Prime Ministerial Dine for Generations initiative spans 13.3 hectares. Fully equipped with high-end amenities, the facility features restaurants, swimming pools, internal asphalt roads, and a helicopter pad. Surrounded by diverse fruit zones and beautifully landscaped greenery, the resort offers visitors a truly captivating experience that promises unforgettable memories.
Beyond its world-class facilities, Logo Hayk Resort stands as a testament to Ethiopia’s unwavering commitment and practical efforts toward realizing its ambition of becoming a leading tourist destination in Africa. By integrating tourism development with environmental conservation, sustainability, and social inclusivity, the resort provides a platform for the people of Wollo to showcase their rich cultural and natural heritage to the global community.
#PMOEthiopia
#DineForGenerations
Nature, in its quiet generosity, has long draped South Wollo in a robe of remarkable beauty—its highlands and valleys, its waters and skies, whispering stories of endurance and grace. History, too, has claimed this land as its own, shaping Wollo into a place of resilience, scholarship, and unshakable identity.
But above all, Wollo is known for something rarer still.
For generations, this land has stood as a living testament to peaceful coexistence—where churches and mosques rise within sight of one another, where the call to prayer and the sound of church bells share the same sky, and where faith has never been a line of division but a bridge of mutual respect. Muslims and Christians have walked together through times of triumph and trial, bound not by difference, but by a shared humanity and a shared future.
Today, we add a new chapter to that proud legacy.
Under the visionary leadership of His Excellency Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD), the Logo Lake Resort—developed as part of the Dine for Generations initiative—has been officially inaugurated and opened for service. This is not merely the opening of a destination; it is the unveiling of a promise—one rooted in peace, unity, and belief in the potential of the Ethiopian people.
Wollo has always been a crossroads: of cultures, of commerce, of ideas, and of faith. The Logo Lake Resort rises from this sacred ground as a symbol of unity, love, and harmony—an additional beacon of tourism and development for the people of Wollo and for Ethiopia as a whole.
The resort reflects Ethiopia’s vast and untapped tourism wealth—not only the beauty of its landscapes, but the depth of its history and the strength of its social fabric. It stands ready to present to the world an Ethiopia that is confident, welcoming, and deeply rooted in its values.
By creating meaningful employment opportunities for local youth and stimulating business and service activities, the resort will generate momentum for national economic growth. It will also serve as a vital transit and connection corridor, linking domestic and international visitors to the region’s natural wonders and historical landmarks.
This is the culture of work we are nurturing: transforming the blessings bestowed by nature and history into shared prosperity. It is a culture that honors the past while building the future—patient in its planning, bold in its ambition.
And under the continued visionary leadership of His Excellency Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, we are unlocking tourism potential across every region of our country—advancing together with the people, achieving success upon success.
We have come a long way. We still have farther to go. But guided by unity, strengthened by coexistence, and inspired by our shared heritage, we will not rest until Ethiopia rises to the heights it truly deserves.
Today, I had a very fruitful discussion with H.E. Ambassador Ajmad Almoumani, Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Ethiopia, focused on deepening and elevating the bilateral relationship between our two countries in the agriculture sector.
Our discussion centered on establishing a strategic partnership in agricultural input supply, alongside significantly increasing the volume of Ethiopian agricultural commodities including coffee, flowers, meat, and live animals exported to Jordan.
We also explored avenues for knowledge and expertise exchange, particularly in efficient irrigation technologies suitable for arid and semi-arid environments, an area where Jordan has valuable experience.
Furthermore, we discussed practical pathways to attract increased Jordanian investment into Ethiopia’s agricultural sector, strengthening private sector engagement and supporting sustainable growth.
Mechanizing Ethiopia’s future, Empowering our farmers.
Agriculture feeds our nation, but high post-harvest losses and productivity gaps hold us back. That is why we are advancing the National Agricultural Mechanization Strategy (2026–2035).
Our focus is simple and clear:
✔️ Better tools for farmers
✔️ Fewer losses after harvest
✔️ Modern livestock and irrigation systems
✔️ Smart farming where it adds value
✔️ Strong private-sector participation
Mechanization is not about machines alone.
It is about people, productivity, dignity, and food security.
The transformation is underway. 🇪🇹
#Mechanization #FoodSecurity #Agriculture #Ethiopia
Ethiopia has demonstrated remarkable resilience, embracing a future powered by initiatives like the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which symbolizes national pride and ambition. GERD underscores values of hard work & self-reliance that drive the nation's potential for greatness.