Agordat, 9 May 2013 – The inhabitants of 12 Administrative areas in Agordat sub-zone are reportedly engaged in soil and water conservation undertakings with a view to restoring erosion-hit areas.

Mr. Eyasu Haile, head of economic development in the sub-zone, disclosed that the community venture is aimed at raising plant production output through the preparation of a total of 2,000 hectares, in the process of which farmlands of families of martyrs have been prioritized. He further called on farmers to finalize their preparations to this end before the onset of the rainy season.

Mensura, 17 April 2013 – A micro-dam is being constructed in Megawda Administrative area, Mensura sub-zone, with a view to securing adequate potable water supply for livestock and humans.

Mr. Mehari Gebrekristos, coordinator of the undertaking, pointed out that the greater portion of the process has been accomplished, and that it is expected to impound ample volume of water during the rainy season. The fact that it is located within a grazing area gives the undertaking added importance, he added.

Asmara, 27 March 2013: In line with efforts being made to control and eradicate TB in the Southern region, the branch of the Ministry of Health in the region is working round the clock towards facilitating medical equipment in health centers for the same cause, according to Ms. Beletesh Gebreab, branch head of information and documentation center in the region.

Asmara, 2 February 2013 – The Ministry of Agriculture indicated that it would implement various development programs in the coming 5 years at a total expenditure of 8 billion Nakfa with a view to ensuring food security. It made the statement at an assessment meeting conducted in Asmara over the past 2 days, during which a 5-year work plan was presented.

Barentu, 15 January 2013 – The Agriculture Ministry’s branch in Gash-Barka region is conducting extensive livestock vaccination campaign region-wide targeting external and internal parasites.

Dr. Tekhlezgi Tekie, head of animal health in the region, explained that the campaign, which got underway since the first week of January, is a continuation of those regularly carried out before and after the rainy season. He further indicated that adequate preparation was made to this end, and that the process has gained momentum.

Asmara, 5 January 2013 – The Administration of the Central region indicated that bountiful harvest was collected in 2012 through introduction of modern integrated farming techniques by the Agriculture Ministry’s branch and stake holders. It made the remark at an assessment meeting during which it was stated that the attained level of harvest per hectare was 50 quintals, while the rate of harvest obtained through traditional mode of farming is 10 quintals per hectare.

Massawa, 1 January 2013 – The Administration of the Northern Red Sea region indicated that significant development accomplishments have been registered in the year 2012 in collaboration with the inhabitants. It made the statement at an assessment meeting conducted over the weekend in the port city of Massawa, during which it was stated that some of the projects put under implementation are pertinent to potable water supply, educational facility and soil and water conservation.

Mendefera, 24 December 2012- Big agricultural programs worth over 100 million Nakfa have been implemented in the Southern region in 2012 which include construction of dams, water diversion schemes, leveling of land, as well as afforestation programs and cultivation of green animal fodder, disclosed Mr. Bahta Tedros, head of MOA branch in the region.

Hagaz, 3 December 2012 – The Administration of Hagaz sub-zone indicated that it has registered remarkable accomplishment in promoting community health.

Mr. Gebremeskel Gebrehiwet, head of the Health Ministry’s branch in the sub-zone, explained that it has been enhancing endeavors as regards mother and child care, environmental hygiene and prevention of communicable diseases such as malaria, and that 19 villages in the locality have fully become beneficiaries of latrines.