Expanding horizons: A farmer’s journey from sheep fattening
Abstract
Abebe joined Serara Youth and Women Sheep fattening group. This group has since transitioned into a sheep fattening cooperative. Abebe started his journey with two castrated rams and a dream to improve his livelihood. Five years later, in 2023, with profits from sheep fattening, Abebe made a bold move. He installed a grain milling machine in Serera KebeleToday, Abebe’s grain milling enterprise is more than a source of income; it is a lifeline for local farmers and households.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Agricultural Development and Management
Agricultural Innovations and Practices
Livestock Farming and Management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- MELSpace (ICARDA (The International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas))
- Publication date
- 26 January 2026
- Language
- EN