FAO establishes complaints redress mechanism to serve beneficiaries better
21/09/2024
− Addis Ababa:
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Ethiopia has established a Complaints and Feedback Redress Mechanism (CFRM) aimed at tackling concerns, complaints, grievances, suggestions...
Fertilizer consignment arrives as Tigray prepares for irrigation season
20/09/2024
Addis Ababa:
With funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is now gearing up for the irrigation season...
FAO in Ethiopia experts attend trainings on climate resilience and financial inclusion in India
13/09/2024
− Addis Ababa:
Two technical experts from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Ethiopia Country Office attended special trainings on climate resilience and financial inclusion in India...
FAO provides technical and financial support for conducting National Agricultural Census
12/09/2024
Addis Ababa:
To ensure quality and timely data to inform policymaking for transforming the agriculture sector, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ethiopian Government have...
Rehabilitated ponds bring back hope to herders in Somali region
10/09/2024
− Addis Ababa:
Mohamed Hussein Ismail (61) lives at Afufaly Kebele (village) in Harshen Woreda, Somali region of Ethiopia. Married with ten children, Mohamed’s main occupation is livestock keeping raising goats...
Strengthening farmers and pastoralists’ adaptability to climate change through farmer field schools
27/08/2024
− Addis Ababa:
“Farmer field schools provide us with a unique practical learning experience. We sit under the shade of a tree right in the middle of our fields to learn...
FAO and Ministry of Agriculture sign MoU on a regional programme for climate change resilient pastoral systems
19/08/2024
Addis Ababa:
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) for implementation of a regional programme aimed...
Over 600 key stakeholders meet in Addis Ababa to explore investment opportunities in Ethiopia’s agriculture
14/08/2024
Addis Ababa:
Over 600 investors and agriculture key stakeholders convened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia between 14 and 15 August 2024 to explore investment opportunities in the Ethiopian agriculture. The Ethiopian Agricultural...
FAO launches new field office in Gabella, the seventh in Ethiopia
30/07/2024
The new field office will strengthen regional coordination and field-level implementation to boost community resilience, sustainable livelihoods support, food and nutrition security in Gambella and Benishangul Gumuz regions.
Gambella –...
Scaling Up Post-Harvest Handling Technologies in Ethiopia
25/06/2024
Government Calls for Nationwide Scaling Up of FAO’s Post-Harvest Management (PHM) Project to Reduce Food Loss and Waste
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and the Food and Agriculture...
Key dairy sector stakeholders chart out sustainable solutions for transforming the industry in Ethiopia
21/06/2024
− Addis Ababa:
Key stakeholders of the dairy sub-sector in Ethiopia met in Addis Ababa in a consultative workshop to discuss issues facing the industry and came up with practical solutions...
FAO utilizes Farmer Field School approach in combating antimicrobial resistance for the poultry farms in Ethiopia
20/06/2024
20 June 2024 - Bishoftu, Ethiopia - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) - Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) Ethiopia recently conducted a comprehensive...
Moringa value chain development improves rural women’s livelihoods in South Ethiopia
11/06/2024
− Addis Ababa:
Moringa is a nutrient-dense, climate-resilient crop grown in the south Ethiopia region. However, its full potential is yet to be utilized. Moringa could improve food security and nutrition...
FAO held an agricultural experience sharing tour from Ethiopia to Kenya
21/03/2024
Agricultural experts from Ethiopia visit counter parts in Kenya for learning exchange on climate change adaptation practices.
Addis Ababa | 21 March 2024: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United...
A high-level dialogue stresses the need for robust collaboration to fight malnutrition
22/02/2024
Addis Ababa: AU, AfDB and FAO hosted a side event on malnutrition on the margins of the AU Summit
A high-level continental meeting focused on addressing malnutrition in Africa called for...
A joint project by FAO, Ministry of Agriculture and ECHO contributes to livelihoods restoration among drought-affected communities in Somali and Oromia regions
22/02/2024
Funded by the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) to the tune of Euros 3.5 million, the ‘Emergency Livestock Response to Drought Affected Pastoral and Agropastoral Communities in Ethiopia’, is contributing to restore their livelihoods and sustainably address their food and nutrition needs.
EU funded project records strides in livestock and forage conditions assessment
23/01/2024
EU funded project records strides in livestock and forage conditions assessment
The implementation of the European Union (EU)-funded Support to Effective Food Security, Nutrition, and Resilience Programming (EU ProAct II)...
FAO Ethiopia Equips Staff with Knowledge and Skills of Gender Mainstreaming in Humanitarian Interventions
29/11/2023
FAO Ethiopia Equips Staff with Knowledge and Skills of Gender Mainstreaming in Humanitarian interventions - Towards gender-transformative interventions in the agricultural and rural sectors in Ethiopia
24 November 2023, Addis...
FAO Initiates Distribution of Improved Seeds and Livestock Vaccinations in Northern Ethiopia
20/11/2023
The “Emergency Livelihood Support for Conflict-Affected Households in Afar and Amhara regions’’ project aims at assisting farmers and pastoralists whose lives were impacted by the conflict in northern Ethiopia.
17 November...
Ethiopia Assesses Progress in Combating Antimicrobial Resistance
07/11/2023
7 November 2023, Addis Ababa: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held a five-days workshop aimed at monitoring Ethiopia’s progress in the development and implementation of...