🇪🇹 Agricultural News — Ethiopia

Current, verified agricultural developments for this country.

Ethiopia hosts a joint African agricultural-engineering conference on mechanisation and digital farming

The Ethiopian Society of Agricultural Engineers and the Pan-African Society of Agricultural Engineers held a joint conference in Addis Ababa from 5–9 October 2026. Discussions covered agricultural mechanisation, digital agriculture, climate-resilient technology, research partnerships and practical innovations for improving productivity; the event is a knowledge-exchange forum rather than a direct grant offer.

Source: FDRE Ministry of Agriculture, Ethiopia · Verified: 2026-10-14

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Ethiopia and Japan sign grant agreement to support rice-sector machinery

Ethiopia and Japan signed a grant agreement to finance combine harvesters, tractors, rice mills and land-preparation equipment for the rice sector.

Source: FDRE Ministry of Agriculture · Verified: 2026-10-07

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Ethiopia and Japan sign ETB 375 million grant agreement for rice-sector mechanisation

Ethiopia and Japan signed a JPY 360 million grant agreement, reported as approximately ETB 375 million, to procure combine harvesters, tractors, rice-milling machines and land-preparation equipment. The agreement is intended to modernise rice production and reduce post-harvest losses; the announcement does not mean the equipment has already been distributed to farmers.

Source: FDRE Ministry of Agriculture, Ethiopia · Verified: 2026-10-14

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FAO-backed work in South Omo expands veterinary services and fodder production for pastoral households

The FAO-supported PLACE project is helping pastoral and agro-pastoral households in South Omo through community animal-health services, disease surveillance, irrigation-based fodder production, fisheries and peacebuilding. FAO reports that more than 358,000 cattle were vaccinated across target areas and describes local fodder-seed sales as one way households are strengthening livelihoods; results vary by participating community.

Source: FAO in Ethiopia · Verified: 2026-10-14

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FAO delivers lifesaving assistance to over 500,000 vulnerable people facing overlapping shocks across Ethiopia

FAO is delivering seeds, fertilizers, livestock feed, cash support and animal-health services to communities affected by overlapping shocks. The programme aims to protect productive assets, stabilize food access and help farming and pastoral households cope with the 2026 lean season.

Source: FAO in Ethiopia · Verified: 2026-10-13

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Community seed multiplication through Farmers Field Schools: FAO supports restoring hope and resilience in northern Ethiopia

Through Farmers Field Schools, FAO and partners are helping communities in Amhara, Tigray and Afar produce quality seeds despite conflict, drought and supply-chain disruption. One farmer in Kalu harvested 3.4 tonnes of sorghum per hectare, more than double her previous yield.

Source: FAO in Ethiopia · Verified: 2026-10-13

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