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Ethiopia’s potato sector is emerging as one of the country’s most promising agricultural growth areas, supported by favorable highland agroecological conditions, expanding domestic demand, and increasing government attention. According to FAOSTAT estimates, the country produced approximately 4.1 million metric tons of potatoes in 2024 from 332,000 hectares — a dramatic increase from the early 1990s when annual production was below 300,000 tons. Over 70% of Ethiopia’s arable land is agroecologically suitable for potato cultivation, particularly at elevations above 1,500 meters. However, average yields remain relatively low at 12–15 tons per hectare, compared to over 40 tons per hectare in European commercial systems. This productivity gap reflects challenges in seed quality, agronomic practices, disease management, storage infrastructure, and mechanization — but also highlights significant room for growth and investment across the value chain. The Ethiopian government has launched ...

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In Aydın, one of Turkey's important agricultural cities, the artichoke harvest gains momentum with the spring months, and in the Gölhisar neighborhood of the Efeler district, the artichokes picked from the fields are being prepared for the table by skilled hands. The Çeliktaş brothers, who have come from 600 km away to Aydın for the seasonal artichoke peeling, said, "A goldsmith works with gold, and we work with a knife. This business can generate income up to four times the minimum wage per person."