Addis Ababa — Ethiopia's ongoing agricultural reforms are yielding significant progress and laying a strong foundation for long-term economic growth and food security, said Mandefro Nigussie, Director-General of the Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI). Mandefro explained that the reforms are transforming agriculture and rural development, with a focus on agricultural policy and program transformation. "The reform approach focuses on creating strong connections between agriculture, rural development, and industrial growth," he said, highlighting the importance of integrated, multi-sector transformation to achieve sustainable results. Overall, agricultural production has increased by 56 percent, supported by initiatives to substitute imports through domestic production of key crops such as wheat, rice, and malt. He added that ongoing reforms in livestock and crop development are expected to further accelerate the sector's transformation.

Source: Ethiopian News April 01, 2026 13:01 UTC