CBI launches an ‘Export Guide for Avocado Via Sea Freight’ yesterday at Haile Grand Hotel in Addis Ababa to help Ethiopian based farms and businesses navigate global avocado trade and also to better benefit from avocado business by guiding best practices.
Anne-Marie Roorda, Progarm Manager of CBI, handed over the export guide to Mr. Tewodros Zewdie, Executive Director of EHPEA,
The Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services and members of the Ethiopian Horticulture Producers and Exporters Association (EHPEA) recently came together at EHPEA headquarters to strengthen their partnership and plan for the future. The meeting was a great success, creating a platform for open discussion and collaboration.
The main goal of the gathering was to create a unified plan for the upcoming fiscal year, ensuring that Ethiopian Cargo has the capacity to meet the needs of horticulture producers and get their products to key markets around the world.
Ethiopian Cargo also shared impressive results from the last fiscal year, announcing that they successfully met their targets for horticultural product uplift.
During the meeting, farm representatives openly discussed current challenges and explored ways to work more seamlessly together.
Mr. Tewodros Zewdie, the Executive Director of EHPEA, highlighted the importance of this collaboration. He emphasized that Ethiopian Cargo and producers must work “hand in hand” to increase the volume of products being sent to markets destination like China and the USA. He also encouraged the airline to diversify its services for fruits and vegetables and to offer competitive, affordable pricing. He also added that Ethiopian Cargo quality freighter service to Europe has contributed a lot to link Ethiopian based producers with buyers in the Netherlands and other European countries.
This collaborative approach is a significant step toward a more efficient and profitable future for Ethiopia’s horticulture industry. By working together, these organizations are poised to overcome obstacles, expand into new markets, and drive further growth.
በደቡብ ኢትዮጵያ ክልል ኦሞራቴ አካባቢ መዋዕለ ንዋያቸውን በአትክልት እና ፍራፍሬ ኢንቨስትመንት ላይ ካፈሠሡ የሀገር ውስጥና የውጭ ባለሀብቶች ጋር እያጋጠሙ ያሉ ተግዳሮቶችን በመፍታት ኢንቨስትመንቶቹን ይበልጥ ውጤታማ ለማድረግ የሚያስችል ውይይት በሀያት ሪጀንሲ ሆቴል ተካሔደ።
The Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA) is proud to be part of a remarkable initiative aimed at creating a greener future for our beloved country. As part of Ethiopia’s ambitious goal to plant 700 million seedlings in a single day, our dedicated board members and management team have come together to take action!
Today, we enthusiastically joined the call from the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) and rolled up our sleeves to plant tree seedlings in the Furi area of Sheger city. This effort is not just about planting; it’s about contributing to the global movement for environmental protection and sustainability.
As we are promoting the Ethiopian Horticulture sector, we urge to amplify the incredible impact of Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative even further by incorporating every tree planted didn’t just green our landscapes, but also filled our homes with fresh, nutritious food.
By strategically incorporating fruit trees into our planting efforts, we can boost food security, create new economic opportunities for communities, and nourish families for generations to come. This isn’t just about planting trees; it’s about cultivating a healthier, more prosperous Ethiopia for all!
Today marks a pivotal moment for Ethiopia’s agricultural sector with the official launch of the 10-Year National Horticulture Strategy and Enset Development Flagship. The event, is being held at the Skylight Hotel, brought together esteemed higher government officials and key stakeholders to unveil a strategic roadmap poised to revolutionize horticulture and enset farming nationwide.
This comprehensive strategy is designed to significantly enhance food and nutrition security, drive export diversification, facilitate import substitution, and provide essential raw materials for agro-processing. Furthermore, it aims to stimulate infrastructure development, improve productivity, and create sustainable job opportunities across Ethiopia.
Spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture, this ambitious initiative is a testament to the dedicated collaboration with a wide array of partners. Key contributors include the Ethiopian Horticulture Producers and Exporters Association (EHPEA), the Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA), Ethiopian Agricultural Authority, SNV, RTI, American State Department and many other valuable organizations.
With the collective efforts of all stakeholders, Ethiopia is set to elevate its horticulture sector, empower farmers, and significantly contribute to the nation’s economic prosperity.
Stay tuned for further updates on the outcomes of today’s launch and the transformative initiatives that will follow.
A high level meeting regarding investment opportunities in the Cold Chain Service provision in Ethiopia was conducted yesterday at Hilton Hotel.
During the meeting, State Minister of Ministry of Transport and Logistics, H.E Dhenge Boru, underscored the ample investment opportunities in the cold chain service provision in the country.
He also reiterated the readiness of his ministry and the government to create conducive enabling environment for those that are interested in investing in the Cold Chain service provision.
Mr. Tewodros Zewdie, Executive Director of EHPEA, gave a presentation on the Status of Cold Chain Service Provision in Ethiopia. According to Mr. Tewodros, smart and efficient agro-logistics service provision is a prerequisite for competitiveness and also to bring transformation in the horticulture industry.
The horticulture farms on their part requested the government to arrange land in an expedited manner so as to expand their farming operation and also to undertake investment in the cold chain service provision. Access to finance is also raised as an impediment to catalyse further investment in the agro-logistics industry.
During the session it was agreed to set up proactively structured platform comprising public and private sector stakeholders to scan existing challenges and also to bring breakthrough in the horticulture, dairy and pharmaceutical industries cold chain service provisions.
Some of EHPEA members have expressed their readiness to start investment in cold chain and logistics service provision.
Various initiatives by Ministry of Transport and Logistics, EHPEA, and other development partners and stakeholders are going on to bring breakthrough in the cold chain so as to creat smart and efficient agro-logistics systems in Ethiopia.
The session was organized by Ministry of Transport and Logistics jointly with EHPEA.
The 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗘𝗛𝗣𝗘𝗔) has successfully delivered a pivotal 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗔𝗣 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 to more than 150 members of the 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝘀𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲.
This enriching session, held from May 24–25, 2024, in Leku Town, Sidama, was a deep dive into 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺, effective 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, and comprehensive 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, along with 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 and 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀.
The participants were from Termesa cooperative, the cooperative agency bureaus from Wereda, Zone, and regional offices.
The need for proactive synergy between the government, private sector and academic institution to realize an efficient and smart agro-logistics in Ethiopia deliberated at the sensitization workshop organized by Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA) today at Best Western Hotel, Addis Ababa.
Agriculture plays a significant role in the country’s economy contributing to economic growth, job creation, poverty reduction, food security and foreign currency earnings.
Even though the horticulture sector was introduced to the country only in the past two decades, it becomes the second top hard currency generator to the country and playing a significant role in the socio-economic wellbeing of the society.
As the nature of horticultural products require well established and integrated infrastructure for storing and moving products with proper equipment to guarantee that the horticulture products are handled properly in order to maintain their quality and preserve their shelf-life, its important to capacitate the port and facilities, electrical energy and cold chain, road infrastructure & agro-logistics digitalization to be competent with other countries as well as meet the international standards.
The workshop was a great platform to cross fertilize knowledge between the experts, scholars and private sector with the way forward to strengthen the role of agro-logistics policy directives and management to bring more efficiency in the entire chain harmonization.
A study tour to horticulture farms in Holeta cluster conducted, with an aim to ensure gender equality and reproductive health at workplace, addressing family planning commodity and women empowerment.
The visit incorporated representatives from government officials from Ministry of Labor and Skills, Ministry of Health, the Regional Labor and Social Affairs, the Regional Health Bureau, Labor and Social Affairs of Holeta City Administration, Health Office of Holeta City, the Labor and Social Affairs and Health Bureau of Ejere and Wolmera District office.
The team discussed on the gaps and support need of farms related to capacity building of labour union, enhancing the standards of farm clinic & family planning commodity shortage.
Representatives from Ministry of Health briefed the participants on the minimum health service standards gave a direction to the Woreda office to assist farms addressing the gaps and to work jointly with farms through providing of technical supports and service delivery on the Reproductive health aspect, to ensure empowerment and create better working environment.
Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA) member farms received a recognition award from H.E. Ms. Muferihat Kamil, Minister of MoLS, at the National Labour Conference organized to celebrate Ethiopia’s 100th anniversary of International Labour Organization (ILO) membership in Addis Ababa, under the theme of “Advancing Social justice through social dialogue and enhance productivity”.
The award extended to the farms; Sher Ethiopia Plc on Gold level, Joytech PlC & Ethio-Agriceft Plc on Silver level, Afri-flower Plc and Linssen Rose Bronze level for their extensive engagement and contribution, creating a favorable working condition for workers as well asa sustainable horticulture industry.
Herburg Roses Plc also got a Gold level award in their active engagement with the Labour Union for the well-being of workers by encouraging democratic participation and a sense of community among workers.
The three day conference commemorated Ethiopia’s ILO Centenary by reflecting on the ILO and tripartite partners’ accomplishments in advancing social dialogue, decent work, enhanced productivity, and inclusive growth. Additionally, the forum prioritize the agenda of Employers’ and Workers’ Affairs, fostering a collaborative platform for stakeholders in the world of work.
High-Level Government delegates from MoLS, ILO, Workers’ and Employers’ organizations, the African Union, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the South Africa Development Community (SADC), and diplomatic missions were in attendance. Additionally, academicians, prominent organization leaders, as well as other individuals with practical experience in labour issues and policy development also participated and shared their insights.
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