EU, France distribute 30,000Qts of seeds for war-affected farmers in Amhara, Tigray regions

Addis Ababa, June 21, 2023 (FBC) – France and the European Union have announced that over 30,000 quintals of seeds are currently being distributed to about 250,000 war affected families in Amhara and Tigray regions in Ethiopia.

It is stated that the distribution is being carried out with strict monitoring that support reaches the intended beneficiaries.

With the distributed seeds Farmers are expected to restart their production in order to increase food security in the next years.

It is indicated that more actions are going to be implemented, including in Afar region and at national level, in order to have a long-term sustainable impact for the seeds production sector.