Irrigation Project to Cultivate Over 112,000 Hectares Underway in Somali Region of Ethiopia

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Irrigation Project to Cultivate Over 112,000 Hectares Underway in Somali Region of Ethiopia
Irrigation Project to Cultivate Over 112,000 Hectares Underway in Somali Region of Ethiopia

Africa-Press – Ethiopia. Ethiopia’s Ministry of Irrigation and Lowland Areas announced a plan to cultivate over 112,000 hectares of land in the Somali region through newly developed irrigation infrastructure projects.

Minister of Irrigation and Lowland Areas, Abraham Belay emphasized that research and design efforts are currently in progress to create irrigation systems with the potential to cultivate more than 112,000 hectares of land.

Recall that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially inaugurated the Gode Irrigation Infrastructure Project today in the Shebele Zone of the Somali Region, marking a significant milestone in the region’s agricultural development.

Prime Minister Abiy said our focus must remain steadfast on development—the path that unlocks opportunities, improves livelihoods, and transforms communities.

“I am particularly pleased with the success of the West Gode Irrigation Project. What was once barren land is now being cultivated, with promising potential for producing sesame, wheat, corn, and a variety of horticultural crops,” the Prime Minister stated on social media post.

During the ceremony, Minister Abraham also highlighted the region’s abundant irrigation potential, which is being tapped through ongoing research and design work. He stated that the aim is to develop irrigation systems that will expand agricultural activity across large areas, thereby boosting productivity in the region.

The Gode Irrigation Infrastructure Project, now operational, is set to develop 27,600 hectares of land and will benefit over 53,000 people.

The minister also stressed the region’s vast development potential, acknowledging, however, that currently, fewer than 3,500 hectares of land are being utilized for agriculture.

He further pointed out that the region’s ecosystem is well-suited for cultivating a variety of crops, offering significant opportunities for agricultural expansion.

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