Vigorous efforts needed to engage the Anseba River in cultivation

Vigorous efforts are required to engage the Anseba River in the national development program to ensure food security, according Administrator of Anseba region, Mr. Gergis Girmai.

Keren, 1 December 2011- Vigorous efforts are required to engage the Anseba River in the national development program to ensure food security, according Administrator of Anseba region, Mr. Gergis Girmai. 

In an inspection tour he conducted to the plains around Anseba River, Mr. Gergis reminded inhabitants of Habero sub-zone to be engaged in vegetable farming along with getting advice from agricultural experts of the sub-zone.

He further explained that there are two water reservoirs and four wells constructed around the Anseba River, and have impounded enough water, in addition to three wells under-construction in the sub-zone.

Mr. Gergis also called on for the plantation of reed trees along the Anseba River in continuation of soil and water conservation programs implemented in various regions. 

He further pointed out that mango trees planted in the area are in good condition along with the program to plant banana trees, thanks to the rainfall received this summer.