Ethiopia expands wheat production toward food self-sufficiency

2026年03月28日(土)

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Addis Ababa. The government's wheat seed cultivation program, launched in 2011 EC, has transformed Ethiopia from a seed importer to an exporter. This year, it plans to cover 4.29 million hectares, expecting production exceeding 174.99 million quintals, officials stated.

The government launched the wheat seed cultivation program in 2011 EC on 3,500 hectares of land, enabling production of 100,000 quintals at the time.

Historical data confirming food self-sufficiency reflect the program's success in seed development.
Cultivation area and productivity have grown rapidly, with plans this year to cover 4.29 million hectares.

Expected output exceeds 174.99 million quintals.
By substituting up to 1 billion dollars in annual seed imports, it boosts foreign exchange earnings.

Ethiopia positions itself as a model for Africa by sustainably improving citizens' lives and securing food sovereignty.

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