July 7, 2026
Date Palm Production in Eritrea: Current Status and Way Forward
The date palm is one of the world’s oldest and most nutritionally valuable fruit crops. Cultivated in the Middle East since around 7,000 BC, its center of origin is widely believed to lie in present-day Iraq and its surrounding regions. Today, this resilient crop forms a vital pillar of coastal agricultural development in Eritrea. To share insights into the country’s ongoing efforts, Mr. Musse Fikadu, Date Palm Development Project Coordinator at the Ministry of Agriculture, provided an overview of the sector’s current status and strategic vision.
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What is the current status of date palm development in Eritrea?
Date palms thrive best in arid and semi-arid environments. Date palm cultivation…
