{"id":1557,"date":"2025-10-31T05:43:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T05:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/?p=1557"},"modified":"2025-10-31T05:43:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T05:43:19","slug":"1557","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/2025\/10\/31\/1557\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Farmers in Ethiopia\u2019s Eastern Shoa Zone Shift from Resource-Dependence to Production<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>October 21, 2018   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;In a significant development in Ethiopia\u2019s agricultural sector, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh announced that farmers in the eastern part of the country are transitioning from resource-dependent individuals to active producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During a visit to development sites in the Eastern Shoa zone of Oromia, Mr. Temesgen commended the region\u2019s progress, attributing it to favorable rainfall, targeted safety net programs, and effective utilization of the Awash River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He highlighted that integrated development initiatives, especially those leveraging groundwater resources, have transformed previously barren lands into fertile areas for the cultivation of various fruits and vegetables. These products are now accessible in local markets at affordable prices, boosting food security and economic activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that agriculture remains central to Ethiopia\u2019s national economic reform agenda and is poised to be a vital input for the manufacturing sector. He stressed that this transformation reflects Ethiopia\u2019s broader resilience and dedication to sustainable prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Eastern Shoa zone serves as a model for how strategic investments and natural resource management can empower rural communities and foster sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-43-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-43-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-43-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-43-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-43.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-45-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-45-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-45-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-45-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-45.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Farmers in Ethiopia\u2019s Eastern Shoa Zone Shift from Resource-Dependence to Production October 21, 2018 &nbsp;In a significant development in Ethiopia\u2019s agricultural sector, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh announced that farmers in the eastern part of the country are transitioning from resource-dependent individuals to active producers. 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