EHPEA organized a workshop on the Draft Proclamation of Contract Farming, December 12 at Adama Haile Resort. The proclamation aimed to provide a standard by putting a comprehensive legal framework that facilitates the transfer of technology, knowledge, and skills, and market linkage between a producer and contractor to improve production and productivity.
Ato Wondale Habtamu, State Minister of MoA, remarked the Ministry readiness to reform pertinent policies which benefit the Horticulture industry.
EHPEA Executive Director Ato. Tewodros Zewdie, added that the Association gives due attention on the policy advocacy to resolve its members challenges and improve the doing business of the Horticulture industry in Ethiopia.
At the workshop representatives of EHPEA member farms reflected their comments which will be used as an input in the proclamation.