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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 production alternatives and immediate improvements in their living standards. Extensive research is being conducted to better comprehend the local climate and topography, ultimately empowering our farmers with more production options and bolstering their economies.



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