Ethiopia Unveils Nat’l Strategy to Drive Agricultural Growth, Environmental Protection

Addis Ababa, March 14, 2026 (ENA)—Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture has launched today national strategies that improve productivity while preserving the environment.

Both strategies, the National Agroecology Strategy for Food System Transformation (2026–2040), and the Ethiopian National Agroforestry Development Strategy (2026–2035), represent complementary pathways for transforming Ethiopia’s agricultural and food systems.

 The Agroecology strategy provides a broad framework for building sustainable and resilient food systems, while the Agroforestry strategy offers practical tree-based solutions that strengthen ecological processes within farms and landscapes.

 

 Speaking at the launching ceremony, Agriculture State Minister Professor Eyasu Elias said the agricultural sector is playing irreplaceable role in the country's economic growth.

 However, climate change, soil fertility decline, environmental degradation, and deforestation have affected the agricultural productivity.

In spite of these obstacles, Ethiopia has achieved remarkable achievements in establishing resilient productive system through the Green Legacy program.

The state minister elaborated that the Agroecology strategy would significantly contribute to improvements in soil health, water use, and biodiversity conservation.

 

Similarly, the Agro-forestry strategy would play vital role in improving forest and agricultural landscape, he added.

According to him, both national strategies will play a key role in the effort to ensure food sovereignty by improving farmers' welfare and soil fertility.

 

Natural Resource Development, Protection and Utilization Lead Executive Officer at the Ministry, Fanose Mekonen, said cooperation between development partners and stakeholders is crucial for the effectiveness of the national strategies.