Ethopia: Unseasonal Rains Threaten Crop Yields In Ethiopia’s Oromia, Amhara Regions; Farmers Report Crop Losses

Addis Abeba – Farmers in Oromia and Amhara regions are facing challenges as unseasonal rain threatens agricultural production, leading to reports of crop losses and difficulties in protecting harvests from excessive rainfall.

Temesgen Belay, a farmer from Alamin Hachalu kebele in the Guduru district of Horo Guduru Wollega zone, told Addis Standard that heavy rain began on 24 October and has significantly impacted this year’s crop production.

“The rain has been persistent, and it’s…