Soil and water conservation efforts in Ethiopia's Oromia region have reduced disaster risks through community mobilization, according to the regional agriculture bureau. Bureau spokesperson Elias Kedir shared this with Fana Digital.
In Ethiopia's Oromia region, soil and water conservation initiatives, carried out via community mobilization, have lowered the vulnerability to disasters, as stated by the regional agriculture bureau. Spokesperson Elias Kedir informed Fana Digital that such work has been implemented across 3 billion 2 million hectares of land in the region.
Rehabilitated lands are kept free from human and animal interference, and extensive terracing has been undertaken to curb soil erosion. Officials noted that flood risks, which previously impacted broad community segments, have been assessed and mitigated through these widespread efforts.
Additionally, monitoring activities are in place to enhance the fairness in addressing identified challenges. The bureau emphasized that these conservation measures positively contribute to boosting overall agricultural productivity. Preparations are underway to produce 4.95 billion seedlings for drought mitigation, particularly in rainy season areas where conservation work has occurred. These seedlings align with the local climate and atmospheric conditions, supporting the ongoing land development program. Priority has been given to seedlings for livestock fodder, fruits, coffee, and other essential services.