Addis Ababa — Ethiopia's success story in wheat self-sufficiency is exemplary to Africa and IGAD member states in particular can share the country's experience in wheat production and self-sufficiency, officials from IGAD countries said. Earlier in the meeting, Agriculture Minister Girma Amente told the officials that Ethiopia is ready to share its experiences of wheat production, a national initiative program that has resulted in wheat self-sufficiency, and exporting of surplus to neighboring countries. Speaking to ENA, Somalia's Agriculture and Irrigation State Minister Asad Abdirisak Mohammed said Ethiopia's self-sufficiency in wheat is an exemplary achievement and countries in the region are looking forward to getting and learning a lesson from Ethiopia. South Sudan Agriculture Production and Extension Service Director-General, Loro George Leju Lugor said on his part that Ethiopia's surplus wheat production is a big encouragement to Africa. Therefore, the success Ethiopia has registered in wheat production will definitely serve as an example to other countries like South Sudan, he stated.

Source: Ethiopian News June 23, 2023 13:53 UTC