These include (a) temperate zones (above 2400 m asl) with average daytime temperatures of 0 to 16oC; (b) sub-tropical zones (1500 m asl to 2400 m asl) with temperatures between 16 and 20oC; and (c) tropical/arid zones (below 1500 m asl) with temperatures of 27 oC or higher. Horticulture exports in EthiopiaHorticulture exports from Ethiopia are growing very rapidly and are considered to be an important element in the country's efforts to diversify exports and to contribute directly to poverty reduction. As one of the partners to the Ethiopian government, The Netherlands Government has committed itself to contribute to strengthening the enabling environment of the horticulture sector in Ethiopia through the support of the Ethiopian Horticulture Producers Exporters Association, increasing the food security and safety of Horticulture producing smallholder farmers and consumers and promote sustainable and inclusive production. Ethiopia's Horticulture Exports Generate Over 514 Million USD in Nine MonthsEthiopia exported more than 215,800 tons of horticulture products to the international market, generating over 514 million USD in the final nine months of the fiscal year 2023. The Ethiopian Ministry predicted that over the time period, exports of flowers will generate $428.6 million, vegetables $93.4 million, and fruits $27.7 million.

Source: Ethiopian News June 20, 2023 12:14 UTC