Addis Ababa, September 7, 2023 (FBC) – ‘Bounty of the Basket’ initiative, Ethiopia has managed to increase honey productivity to around 98 thousand tons per year through modern methods, Prime Minister Abiy said Thursday.
The Prime Minister reminded that ‘Bounty of the Basket’ initiative was launched last year.
He confirmed that the country is targeting to double annual output in the coming year.
According to the Premier, the varied ecological and climatic conditions of the country with diverse flora and fauna make honey production conducive.
Ethiopia is one of ten largest producers of honey globally, PM Abiy mentioned.
“Through our ‘Bounty of the Basket’ initiative launched last year, we have managed to increase honey productivity to around 98 thousand tons per year through modern methods. Our target for next year is to double annual output, considering the varied ecological and climatic conditions of the country with diverse flora and fauna that make honey production conducive,” the Prime Minister stated via a social media post.
The Premeier also called on all stakeholders to build on the country’s current efforts for better harvest in the sector.