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Mechanizing Agriculture for more Product in Oromia

  If we aspire to enhance the contribution of agriculture to our economic growth, it is imperative to modernize our agricultural practices and broaden the range of available products. In the Oromia Regional State, the export of over 100 million quintals of wheat to global markets each year is a remarkable achievement. Various initiatives have yielded impressive results by diversifying agricultural crops like avocados, bananas, and tea leaves, turning them into valuable commodities. Notably, the avocado production initiative has significantly increased output and become a significant source of foreign currency. To ensure the success of the region's banana production project, selected banana seeds are being developed through tissue culture and made accessible to the public. With more than 7,000 banana plants already cultivated on over 2,000 hectares of land, an estimated 2.5 million more are expected to be planted this year. These programs are providing our farmers with new productio
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Macha and Tulama Relief Society

The Macha and Tulama Relief Society, founded by prominent figures like Mammoth Mazammir, Hayila Mariam Gammada, and Taddasa Birru, derived its name from the two major Oromo tribes, Macha and Tulama. Established in 1963 in Gullalle, Finfinnee, the association aimed to develop Oromo identity and advocate for Oromo rights.


Colonel Alamuu Qixxeessaa was elected as the president and board chairman, with Baqqala Nadhii as vice-president, Colonel Qadiidaa Gurmeessaa as second vice-president, and Hailamaram Gammada as the secretary general of the association. Initially focused on educational expansion, healthcare improvement, transportation, and support for the disabled and unemployed, the association later evolved into a political movement in response to the oppression faced by the Oromo people.


Through large public meetings and conferences, the association raised awareness and funds for development projects. Despite facing opposition from the ruling authorities, the association continued to expand its branches in different regions. The movement gained support from notable individuals, including General Taddasa Birru, who later played a significant role in the association.


However, as the movement grew stronger, it faced government resistance, leading to the arrest and imprisonment of its leaders and members. General Taddasa Birru and Centurion Mamo Mazammir were sentenced to death, while others received various prison sentences. The association was ultimately banned, but some members continued their efforts underground to advocate for Oromo rights.


The Macha and Tulama Relief Society's contributions were pivotal in the anti-slavery struggle and the formation of the Oromo Liberation Front. It also played a crucial role in fostering Oromo pride in their culture and language. Though currently not operational in Ethiopia due to government restrictions, its legacy continues to inspire and drive efforts for positive change in the Oromo community.

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