The Amhara Region produced 36,665 tons of honey in the 2018 budget year, exceeding the target of 33,333 tons.
Dr. Gashaw Muche, head of the regional livestock and fisheries development bureau, told Fana Media Corporation that the development prosperity program created momentum in beekeeping.
Supply of modern hives and close monitoring of pre-production activities contributed to the result. Efforts are also underway to build market linkages to benefit beekeepers.
The Amhara Region generated 726.7 million dollars in revenue from exports of pulses, oilseeds, and coffee during the 2018 budget year.
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Agriculture Minister Addis Arega announced that Ethiopia cultivated 29 million hectares and obtained 1.3 billion quintals of produce in the completed 2018 budget year.
The Medemer government reported results in agriculture and infrastructure sectors.
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Official figures show egg output jumping from 3.2 billion to 11.7 billion annually under the Bounty of the Basket initiative. Small-scale traders report being priced out by rising feed costs.