Seeds of Progress: Eritrea’s Efforts to
Transform Agriculture and Livelihoods

By: Amir Abdelkadir
A few weeks ago, Ambassador Mahmud Ali Hirui, Governor of the Gash Barka Region, toured the sub-zones of Barentu, Teseney, Tokombia, Akordet, and Shambuko to meet with over 450 administrators, agricultural experts, and community leaders. The discussions focused on one of Eritrea’s most pressing priorities: expanding agricultural land and boosting production in both quantity and quality. Ambassador Mahmud underscored the urgent need for expert-led, measurable, and sustainable agricultural practices, while highlighting ongoing challenges such as weak soil and water conservation and limited land-use planning. Importantly, he announced that in 2025 Eritrea is making concerted…

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