Wednesday 10 June 2009

Ethiopia: Dutch, Ethiopians Inaugurate 'Environmental Friendly' Flower Farm

Addis Ababa — Fressia Ethiopia Company established by Dutch and Ethiopian stakeholders on Saturday inaugurated a new and 'environmental friendly' flower farm in Sululta, 30km north of the capital.

The company is said to be the first producer of Fressia flowers and bulbs in Ethiopia. The greenhouses are placed in 31,000 Square meters at Sululta farm land.

"The modern greenhouses with machinery for cultivation, heating and steaming the soil highly reduce the usage of chemicals. It also made boreholes for freshwater and are economical and environmental friendly with fertilizers and pesticide," Mattueu Barendse, General Manager, said.

The business was set up with an investment capital of 18 million Birr.

It creates a job opportunity for more than 80 people and 30 more during the high season. 70% of the workers are women and 11 of the workers are persons with disabilities. All employees have access to good health care.

Support of the Ethiopian authorities for the horticultural sector and low costs for labor and energy were advantages of Ethiopia for the sector to flourish, he added.

According to Barendse, as a requirement of a Dutch program to stimulate economical development in emerging countries in Africa, South America, Asia and Eastern Europe, the company is to start up a joint venture, and a focus on Social Corporate Responsibility.

Ethiopian flower specialist - Elfora.com

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