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Ethiopia’s Agricultural Milestones Take Center Stage in East Africa’s Push for Food Security A group of Ethiopian coffee leaders has launched the Specialty Coffee Association of Ethiopia (SCAE) to drive growth in the country’s specialty coffee sector through a new program, Best of Ethiopia. Founded by Ashenagi Argaw, Faysel Abdoshi,…

Ethiopia’s Agricultural Milestones Take Center Stage in East Africa’s Push for Food Security Ethiopia has launched the second phase of its agricultural commercialization effort, the Agricultural Commercialization through Climate-Smart and Inclusive Innovations (ACCII) program, building on lessons from the first phase while prioritizing climate-smart and inclusive practices. Agriculture Minister Addisu…

Ethiopia’s Agricultural Milestones Take Center Stage in East Africa’s Push for Food Security Ethiopia signaled a regional leadership role at the 19th Multidisciplinary Team Meeting, as East African nations launched a joint strategy to advance food security and climate resilience. Officials highlighted Ethiopia’s progress in irrigation expansion, soil health improvement,…

Kenya Highlights Strategic Coffee Reforms and Regional Leadership in East Africa At the East African Coffee Markets 2025 Conference, Kenya is presenting itself as a forward-moving leader in the regional coffee industry. With government reforms in full motion, farmers now receive KSh 40 per kilo through the Coffee Cherry Fund,…

China-Africa Alliance Drives Agricultural Transformation with Six New Innovation Projects China and Africa have deepened their agricultural partnership through the China-Africa Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Alliance (CAASTIA), which launched a three-year plan (2027–2030) and six major agricultural projects in Addis Ababa. The initiative focuses on technology transfer, capacity building,…

UN’s FAO Applauds Ethiopia’s Remarkable Strides in Food Security and Green Development Ethiopia earned high praise from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for its remarkable progress in food security, sustainable development, and environmental initiatives. During a meeting in Rome, FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu commended the country’s achievements in…