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Indonesia Strengthens Ethiopia's Livestock Sector Through Training and Artificial Insemination Support

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VOInews, Addis Ababa: The Indonesian government, through its Embassy in Addis Ababa, has provided strategic assistance to Ethiopia by offering artificial insemination (AI) training for cattle. This initiative aims to bolster Ethiopia's cattle farming sector, addressing a critical need in the East African nation.
 
Al Busyra Basnur, the Indonesian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Djibouti, and the African Union, emphasised the significance of this collaboration, highlighting Indonesia's commitment to Ethiopia's agricultural development. "Indonesia possesses advanced technology in cattle farming, and we are eager to share our expertise with Ethiopia," stated Ambassador Al Busyra during his visit to an Ethiopian cattle development centre on Tuesday (3 December).
 
The AI training, held from 26 November to 4 December 2024, took place across several cattle farming centres in Ethiopia. Indonesia deployed two expert trainers from the Singosari Artificial Insemination Centre, under Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture in East Java. In addition, they donated 1,000 units of sexed frozen semen as part of a grant to Ethiopia’s government. These high-quality genetic materials are expected to produce 1,000 superior calves, benefiting both dairy and beef cattle production.
 
Asrat Tera, Director General of Ethiopia’s Livestock Development Institute at the Ministry of Agriculture, expressed profound gratitude for Indonesia's support. "We are deeply thankful to the Indonesian government for this invaluable training and donation. This assistance will significantly enhance our cattle farming productivity," he remarked.
 
This initiative is anticipated to address Ethiopia's challenges in meeting the domestic and export demands for dairy and beef cattle. As one of the region's key exporters of milk and cattle, Ethiopia is now more optimistic about scaling up its livestock production capabilities.
 
Moreover, this collaboration builds on prior training sessions. In July and October 2024, six Ethiopian officials and researchers underwent AI management training at the Singosari Artificial Insemination Centre in Indonesia.
This concrete measure not only strengthens bilateral relations but also reinforces Indonesia's role as a strategic partner in advancing the livestock sector across Africa.
 
Source: Diplomatic Corner Program/ VOI
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