Ethiopia

From one cow to a dairy cooperative: an Ethiopian farmer's route to steady income

Ayelech Tarekegn Mekebo started with one local cow in 2006; in March 2026 the World Bank reported that she supplies about 20 litres of milk a day to her cooperative at 80 Birr a litre.

Online Desk19 March 20263 min read

Environment

Ethiopia puts farmers in charge of irrigation, with the state paying 70% of solar pumps

Under Ethiopia's Farmer-Led Irrigation Development (FLID) programme, farmers choose their own irrigation system and pay part of its cost: 30% for solar systems and 60% for diesel ones. The World Bank reported on its progress in January 2026.

Online Desk20 January 20263 min read