At a gathering performed on 21 December in Barentu, it was reported that encouraging efforts have been exerted in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, native administrations, agricultural specialists, and farmers to reinforce the agricultural sector within the Gash Barka Area.
Mr. Abubeker Osman, Director Common of Agriculture and Land within the area, said that the Gash Barka area is wealthy in arable land and livestock sources. He emphasised that, by way of collaborative efforts on the Authorities degree and with the Ministry of Agriculture, the agricultural sector is steadily increasing.
Mr. Abubeker highlighted that in 2024, community-based and farmer-focused preparations had been carried out. Numerous coaching applications had been organized, leading to ample harvests and inspiring developments in irrigation farming.
He additional famous that over 18,000 hectares of water diversion schemes and terraces have been renovated. Roughly 8,700 cubic meters of dry natural fertilizer and 50,000 liters of liquid fertilizer had been distributed, and about 1.1 million quintals of greens and fruits have been provided to markets.
As well as, as a part of efforts to manage the unfold of tree locusts, pesticides had been sprayed on about 4,800 hectares of land. 9 dams are below development, with the development of 5 already accomplished. These dams collectively have the capability to carry 1.2 million cubic meters of water.
Talking on the event, Mr. Arefaine Berhe, Minister of Agriculture, stated the Ministry is working to develop small and medium-scale agribusinesses in addition to coordinated small-scale household agricultural actions. He referred to as for strengthened participation in implementing these applications.
Ambassador Mahmud Ali Hirui, Governor of the area, famous that the ample agricultural yield collected this 12 months was the results of coordinated efforts by agricultural specialists, farmers, and native administrations, supported by ample rainfall. He additionally referred to as for stronger efforts to enhance the agricultural sector in each amount and high quality.
The individuals performed intensive discussions on the problems that had been raised through the assembly and adopted varied suggestions. These included giving due consideration to the event of inexperienced animal fodder, increasing livestock vaccination applications, and conducting sustainable awareness-raising actions.
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