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Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers has approved a draft proclamation that will allow private companies, non-governmental organizations, cooperatives, and professional associations to participate in agricultural extension services. Historically, these services were solely provided by the government, but growing demand and evolving sector challenges have underscored the need for a more inclusive and multi-stakeholder approach.

The Council of Ministers convened virtually for its 45th regular meeting today, where it unanimously approved the draft proclamation. The document is now set to be forwarded to the House of People’s Representatives for further legislative review. This marks a significant step in reshaping key sectors of Ethiopia’s economy.

Alongside this, the Council also endorsed a draft proclamation aimed at establishing a consistent legal framework for ecosystem service fees. Previously, the lack of clear legislation led to fragmented and inconsistent implementation by various institutions. The new legal framework seeks to clarify the roles of federal and regional authorities, the private sector, and NGOs, promoting sustainable environmental management vital for Ethiopia’s development goals.

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The Ethiopian Agricultural Works Corporation has announced that nearly 12 million quintals of fertilizer have already arrived at the port of Djibouti. Of this, more than 11.2 million quintals have been imported and distributed to farmers and semi-pastoralist communities across the country.

According to the Corporation, the latest shipment—carrying 550,000 quintals of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer—docked at the port of Djibouti on the morning of May 10, 2025. The delivery is part of Ethiopia’s broader fertilizer procurement plan for the upcoming crop season, which targets the import of 24 million quintals of fertilizer sourced through international competitive bidding.

The Corporation reported that, as of May 10, a total of 11,964,181 quintals of fertilizer have arrived at the port, with 11,228,142 quintals already cleared and distributed via agricultural cooperatives. This early delivery underscores the government’s commitment to addressing the timely availability of inputs critical to Ethiopia’s predominantly agrarian economy.

Since its establishment, the Ethiopian Agricultural Works Corporation has overseen fertilizer imports in line with national demand assessments conducted annually by the Ministry of Agriculture. The process involves strategic international procurement to ensure that adequate supplies reach farming communities ahead of peak planting periods.

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