The Ethiopian Agricultural Businesses Corporation (EABC) has reported the arrival of just over half the soil fertilizer ordered for the ongoing 'Bega' dry season and the upcoming 'Mehir' main harvesting season at the Port of Djibouti.
) has reported the arrival of just over half the soil fertilizer ordered for the ongoing"Bega" dry season and the upcoming"Mehir" main harvesting season at the Port of Djibouti ., Girma Amente, Minister of Agriculture, unveiled the government's robust plan to procure 23 million quintals of fertilizer for the current harvest, signaling a marked increase from the previous seasons.
The Corporation has indicated that of the total fertilizer procured for this season's harvest, 12 million quintals have been received at the Djibouti port. Out of the arrived fertilizers at Djibouti, 11.7 million quintals have already been transported into Ethiopia and"are in the process of being distributed to farmers through agricultural cooperatives and unions."
Despite these developments, media reports have indicated that ongoing conflicts in different parts of the country, including the Amhara region, are disrupting the delivery of this vital fertilizer to small-scale farmers.
The initial consignment of fertilizers designated for this harvest season began arriving at the Djibouti port by late October 2023., the timely delivery of these vital agricultural inputs to small-scale farmers across the country was marred by significant disruptions. This severe scarcity of fertilizers led to widespread demonstrations throughout the nation, with protest hubs emerging in various regions, including Amhara and Oromia.
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