Agriculture ministry sets strategy to reverse soil degradation as fertiliser costs soar

Officials at Ethiopia's Ministry of Agriculture are setting in motion a strategy to reverse decades of soil degradation. This effort comes amid soaring fertiliser costs that challenge farming practices. The initiative seeks to address long-term agricultural issues.

A report dated December 27, 2025, indicates that officials at Ethiopia's Ministry of Agriculture are setting in motion a strategy to reverse decades of soil degradation. This approach aims to tackle the unleashing of efforts against long-standing environmental challenges in farming. At the same time, fertiliser costs are soaring, adding pressure to the agricultural sector. The piece, written by Surafel Mulugeta for Fortune Staff Writer, highlights the ministry's proactive steps. Such initiatives are crucial for addressing vulnerabilities in Ethiopia's farming landscape amid economic strains.

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Ethiopia's Agriculture Minister Adisu Arega stated that the agricultural sector is playing a key role in efforts to build a job-creating non-subsistence economy. He visited wheat production sites in Oromia region's East Shewa zone, Adaa woreda. The agricultural transformation is registering encouraging results.

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Ethiopia is creating many jobs to support its green economy, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. This comes amid a workshop in Addis Ababa organized by the FAO focusing on agriculture and forestry development. The event highlights sustainable practices to boost productivity.

Mekonnen Solomon, a senior staff and horticulture export coordinator at Ethiopia's Ministry of Agriculture, calls for creating a Horticultural Resource Atlas inspired by the Manufacturing Industry Resource Atlas. This geospatial tool would map suitable areas for development using data on resources like soil, water, and infrastructure to tackle sector challenges and meet strategy targets. It aims to position Ethiopia's agriculture as a major global exporter.

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