PM Abiy Commends East Borana’s Agricultural Progress, Anticipates Over 3.1 Million Quintal Yield

Addis Ababa, May 27, 2026 —Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that the agricultural transformation unfolding in the East Borana Zone serves as a powerful testament to Ethiopia’s journey toward ensuring food self-sufficiency.

In a social media post, the Prime Minister, who is currently visiting agricultural developments in the zone, stated that hardworking local farmers have covered over 176,223 hectares of land this production season alone.

Following these extensive cultivation efforts, the zone anticipates a massive yield of more than 3.1 million quintals of crops.

"The agricultural transformation unfolding in East Borana Zone is a powerful testament to Ethiopia’s journey toward food self-sufficiency!" Prime Minister Abiy wrote.

"In this season alone, our hardworking farmers have covered over 176,223 hectares of land, anticipating a massive yield of more than 3.1 million quintals of crops."

The Prime Minister further noted that the initiative has mobilized over 101,000 households through organized cluster farming methods, utilizing modern tractors to turn agricultural potential into high productivity.

According to Prime Minister Abiy, the ongoing major harvests of wheat in Liben District, alongside teff, maize, and haricot beans, are successfully securing the nation's domestic food supply.