Addis Ababa, September 15, 2026 (Ministry of Agriculture) – Ethiopian specialty coffee has achieved a historic milestone in the international market, with a kilogram of premium Guji coffee selling for US$2,376, the highest price ever recorded for Ethiopian coffee. The…
KIGALI, Rwanda: September 04, 2026 (Ministry of Agriculture): Ethiopia is positioning sorghum as a strategic investment and food-systems opportunity, as policymakers, investors, development partners and private-sector leaders gather at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2026 to explore how the…
The Ethiopian Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) convened its 4th Steering Committee Meeting in Bishoftu, where members reviewed the program’s performance during the 2018 Ethiopian Fiscal Year (EFY) and examined the proposed 2019 EFY Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWP&B).…
Addis Ababa, September 2, 2026 (Ministry of Agriculture) – Ethiopia recorded significant growth in agricultural production and export performance during the 2025/26 fiscal year.The achievements were highlighted during a program held to evaluate the agricultural sector’s 2018 E.C. performance, review…
Addis Ababa, September 2, 2026 (Ministry of Agriculture) – Ethiopia and Brazil have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector, with a renewed focus on modernization, technology transfer, investment promotion, and value-chain development. The partnership was…
Addis Ababa: August 03, 2026(Ministry of Agriculture)- The Ministry of Agriculture of Ethiopia, in collaboration with the World Bank and the World Food Programme (WFP) Ethiopia and Tanzania Country Offices, is hosting a South-South Knowledge Exchange between Ethiopia’s Rural Productive…
Addis Ababa, August 1, 2026 (Ministry of Agriculture) – The 6th Annual Youth Leadership and Diplomacy Conference (LCC 2026) officially commenced today at the Ministry of Agriculture Conference Center under the theme, “Green Legacy for Sustainable Agricultural Development and Green…
Adama (August 2026) Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United States Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), convened a consultative workshop in Adama to review and endorse a national…
Bishoftu, July 24, 2026 (Ministry of Agriculture) – A review meeting of the Implementation Support Mission for the Desert Locust Control Project was held in the presence of federal and regional government officials, representatives of the Ministry of Finance, the…
Addis Ababa, July 16, 2026 (Ministry of Agriculture): Ethiopia and China held discussions on areas of potential cooperation in dairy development. State Minister for Livestock and Fishery Development at the Ministry of Agriculture Ethiopia, Fikru Regassa (PhD), held discussions with…
Addis Ababa, July 9, 2026 (Ministry of Agriculture) – Ethiopia has recorded significant growth in livestock and fisheries productivity through the implementation of the “Yelemata Tirufat” (Bounty of the Basket) Initiative, driven by major investments in breed improvement, forage development,…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; June 30, 2026 (Ministry of Agriculture): The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI) and the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences (EAS) – Agriculture Working Group, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, convened the Second Agriculture Science Seminar Series…
Addis Ababa, 17 June 2026 (Ministry of Agriculture) The Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with SNV has officially institutionalized and launched the Dairy Farm Schools (DFS) extension framework. The schools aim to enhance agricultural extension service delivery to boost dairy…
Addis Ababa, June 15, 2026 (Ministry of Agriculture): Ethiopia has taken a major step toward modernizing its poultry sector with the signing of a USD 10.15 million contract between the Ministry of Agriculture and Agrifam Co., Ltd for the establishment…
The Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI), held the annual National Digital Agriculture Extension and Advisory Service Stakeholder Forum. Advisor of the State Minister for Agriculture and Horticulture, Professor Ali Mohammed, speaking at the forum…
Addis Ababa, 08 June 2026 (Ministry of Agriculture) The Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with international development partners and other key stakeholders, colorfully celebrated World Milk Day under the theme “Celebrating women farmers from village to every home, their…
The Ministry of Agriculture, Ethiopia, in partnership with Metalmont an Italy-based international company has officially launched the first phase of the Integrated Post Harvest Infrastructure and Technology Supply Project. The initiative marks a major step toward addressing post-harvest losses in…
Addis Ababa, May 22, 2026 — The Ministry of Agriculture Ethiopia has officially launched its National Regenerative Agriculture Strategy, marking a significant step in the country’s ongoing efforts to transform its agricultural sector through sustainable and climate-resilient approaches. The strategy…
Addis Ababa, May 25, 2026 (Ministry of Agriculture): The Ministry of Agriculture has handed over of farm mechanization equipment under the Inclusive and Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains Development Project (ISAVCDP), reinforcing national efforts to modernize agriculture and enhance productivity. The…
Addis Ababa, 19 May 2026, Ministry of Agriculture — Ethiopia’s livestock sector has entered a transformative new chapter, marked by monumental achievements in production and productivity over the past years. In this regard, ‘Yelemat Tirufat’ (Bounty of the Basket) initiative…
Addis Ababa, May 11, 2026 (Ministry of Agriculture): The first-round session of the 2026 National Variety Release Standing Committee is being held under the coordination of the Ethiopian Agricultural Authority. The forum brings together representatives from federal and regional research…
Addis Ababa, May 8, 2026, Ministry of Agriculture: Ethiopia’s State Minister of Agriculture, Dessalegn Teshale, met with Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Economy, Elnur Aliyev, to discuss opportunities for deepening cooperation in the agricultural and horticulture sectors. During the meeting, both…
Addis Ababa, April 29, 2026 (MoA) — The Soil Nutrient Roadmap (SNR) Technical Team concluded a three-day workshop at the Ministry of Agriculture, marking a pivotal step in Ethiopia’s transition toward evidence-based agricultural decision-making. Ethiopia is entering a transformative phase…
A delegation headed by Mozambique’s Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Fisheries, Roberto Mito Albino, visited ongoing agricultural development initiatives in the Bishoftu area of the Oromia Regional State on April 28, 2026. During the visit, Minister Roberto Mito Albino praised…
Climate change is increasingly affecting agriculture, making sustainable natural resource management critical for long‑term productivity and resilience. In response, Ethiopia has strengthened community‑led watershed development initiatives to conserve soil and water resources and restore degraded landscapes. These efforts have delivered…
Ethiopia and the Czech Republic have engaged in high-level bilateral discussions focusing on strengthening cooperation in the agriculture sector, Thursday, 23 April 2026. H.E. Sofia Kassa (PhD), State Minister of Agriculture of Ethiopia, briefed the Czech delegation on Ethiopia’s agricultural…
🎯The Ethiopian Strategic Investment Framework (ESIF II) was officially launched on 17 April 2026 at the Ministry of Agriculture Hall, in the presence of the Chair of the Agriculture Standing Committee of the House of People’s Representatives, development partners, researchers,…
“Bounty of the Basket” (“Yelemat Tirufat”) initiative aims to ensure food and nutrition security, substitute imports, boost livestock export earnings, and contribute to job creation. In this effort, the Livestock and Fishery Sector Development Project (LFSDP) plays a key supporting…
Addisu Arega Kitessa
Minister of Agriculture, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Addisu Arega Kitessa was born in 1982 in Dorani, Ilubabor, Ethiopia. He serves as the Minister of Agriculture of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, a position he has held since August 2025.
He brings extensive experience in public service, with a strong background in governance, rural development, and strategic leadership. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and International Relations from Addis Ababa University and a Master of Science degree in Transformational Leadership and Change from the University of Greenwich.
Prior to his ministerial appointment, he served as Vice President of the Oromia Regional State, where he coordinated key development portfolios including rural development, social development, and urban development. He has also held senior leadership roles in party and government institutions, including Head of the Oromo People’s Democratic Party, and played a significant role in the transition of the EPRDF coalition into the Prosperity Party. His experience further spans communication, public relations, and international engagement.
As Minister of Agriculture, Addisu Arega Kitessa is leading Ethiopia’s efforts to advance agricultural transformation, with priorities focused on mechanization, irrigation development, and market oriented agriculture. His work is directed toward enhancing productivity, strengthening food and nutrition security, building climate resilience, and improving the livelihoods of farmers and pastoralists.
He promotes a results driven and partnership based approach to development, positioning agriculture as a central pillar of Ethiopia’s economic growth and long term prosperity.
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