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Ethiopian Horticulture Companies Eying South Korean Market

Ethiopian horticulture companies are eying South Korean market, following the launch of direct flights to Seoul by Ethiopian Airlines.

The export market for Ethiopian horticultural produces is confined to Europe and the Middle East, while there is huge demand in other parts of the world. Direct flights between Addis Ababa and Seoul is launched on Monday 17 June 2013. Add a comment Add a comment

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USAID to Finance Farmers’ Service Centers

The Citizens’ Network for Foreign Affairs (CNFA), a program under the the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is to finance Farmers’ Service Centers, a network of centers offering training and advice to more than 30,000 Ethiopian farmers in Oromia Regional State of Ethiopia.

The Oromia Bureau of Agriculture head, Abebe Diriba, praised the Ethiopian government's agricultural development policies and pointed out that work is now being done to encourage the private sector to invest in better quality seeds and chemicals. Add a comment Add a comment

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