Ethiopia procured 11.4 million quintals of fertilizers at an out lay of 9 billion Birr. Such was disclosed by Ethiopian Agricultural Works Corporation and according to the Corporation the procurement is made for the 2016/2017 crop production season.

Out of the total 11.4 million quintals, importation for more than 81.6 percent has been started, the Corporation explained.

The fertilizers were bought directly from the producers for a lower price, enabling the Corporation to distribute the fertilizers for farmers at a cheaper price, the Corporation furthered.

According to Fana Broadcasting Corporate, Ethiopian Agricultural Work Corporation was established a year ago after merging 5 enterprises.

Source: Fana Broadcasting Corporate