Economy

Seed distribution campaign help Ethiopian farmers bounce back

Date: Oct 13, 2016

The Food and Agriculture Organisation say a seed distribution campaign has helped Ethiopian farmers "bounce back" following a severe drought caused by the El NiƱo weather phenomenon.

According to the agency, more than 32 000 tons of seed have been doled out to 1.7 million households who do not have access to enough nutritious food across the country's six major regions.

The campaign helped prepare for the summer planting season, from which an estimated 85% of Ethiopia's food supply is derived.

Pierre Vautier is FAO's Surge Response Team Leader in the country...

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