Eritrea's Ministry of Agriculture Supports Farmers with Chicken Distribution

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The Ministry of Agriculture in Eritrea's Southern Region has launched an initiative to distribute chickens to 353 disadvantaged farmers at fair prices. The program aims to ensure access to nutritious food for all, with the recipients receiving 25 chickens each. The head of the agriculture office in the sub-zone, Mr. Bereke Misgina, has urged the farmers to care for the chickens properly and expand their poultry activities to improve their livelihoods.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ministry of Agriculture distributed 353 chickens to disadvantaged farmers in the Southern Region, with each recipient receiving 25 chickens.
  • The initiative aims to ensure access to nutritious food for all, as part of the government's efforts to support rural communities.
  • The distribution is part of ongoing efforts to promote poultry farming initiatives and improve the livelihoods of farmers.
  • Mr. Bereke Misgina, head of the agriculture office, emphasized the importance of proper chicken care and urged farmers to expand their poultry activities.
  • The beneficiaries expressed their appreciation for the support and reaffirmed their commitment to expanding poultry farming initiatives.
  • They also pledged to contribute to market stabilization by increasing the availability of poultry products.

Statistics:

  • 353 farmers received chickens as part of the distribution program.
  • Each farmer received 25 chickens, totaling 8,825 chickens distributed.
  • The initiative aims to support rural communities and ensure access to nutritious food for all.
  • The Ministry of Agriculture will continue to distribute chickens to farmers in other administrative areas within the sub-zone.

Sources:

  • M2 PRESSWIRE: "Eritrea: Ministry of Agriculture Distributes Chickens to Farmers" (July 9, 2025)