Prime Minister Abiy, First Lady Zinash Review Key Development Projects in Afar Region

Addis Ababa, March 22, 2025 (ENA)—Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and First Lady Zinash Tayachew visited the Afar Region, where they toured key development projects showcasing the region’s growing agricultural and industrial capacity.

Their visit included a review of an iodized salt manufacturing plant that began operations six months ago, now producing 15 tons per hour.

They also visited the Ayrolaaf animal feed bank development centre and a wheat farm, where Afar has successfully launched summer wheat cultivation.

Defying past assumptions about its agricultural potential, the region has made significant strides in wheat production through irrigation, according to Office of the Prime Minister.

Highlighting the full cycle of food production—from farm to table—the Prime Minister joined the First Lady in inaugurating a state-of-the-art bread and flour processing factory built by the Office of the First Lady, it was learned.

 

With advanced equipment, the facility can mill 420 quintals of wheat daily, while its bakery produces an impressive 300,000 loaves of bread every 24 hours.