Shemshemia Agriculture Project expands program for higher production

Shemshemia Agriculture Project targeting irrigation farming is expanding its programs towards achieving higher production, disclosed Mr. Hiruy Berhe, the manager.  La’elai Gash, 4 November 2011 – Shemshemia Agriculture Project targeting irrigation farming is expanding its programs towards achieving higher production, disclosed Mr. Hiruy Berhe, the manager. 

He told Erina that the project along the banks of Gash River handles 200 hectares and is playing vital role in meeting local demand through putting under cultivation fruits in more than 35 hectares.  It also posses about 150 livestock and manages 100 hectares of pasture, he added.

Moreover, Mr. Hiruy said that 800 quintals of orange and 35 quintals of lemon have been harvested through the project. 

Similarly, Mr. Semere Girmai, project controller, stated that job opportunities have been created to the local inhabitants, and that its products are distributed to the market in Tekombia, Barentu and Asmara.

Shemshemia Agricultural Project in Tekombia administrative area, La’elai Gash sub-zone, is being undertaken by the National confederation of Eritrean Workers (NCEW).