GOJEB FARM DEVELOPMENT

In accordance with the economic policy of the Federal Government the responsibility of Gojeb Farm was transferred to Horizon Plantations PLC in July 2005 now it’s one of the businesses of MIDROC Investment Group.

Main activities of the farm:

  • Producing fruit products and providing them to the local market
  • Providing milk products to the local market by organizing animal breeding stations;
  • Associated honey production, rice, corn and other crops supplying to the local market

List of types of products

  • Banana
  • Maize
  • Pineapple
  • Milk
  • Rice

Facts about the products:

Maize: It is produced in the farm and has been produced since the 1950s when the farm was established.

Bananas: It is being produced in farm since 1996.

Milk: It is being produced in the farm since 2011; milk products have been produced by introducing milk cows.

Rice: It is being produced in the agricultural development farms since 2007/2008.

Production process and product quality control:

The process of corn production starting from soil preparation is assisted by professionals and it is stored in clean and convenient warehouses, so that it reaches the consumer safely.

The milk product has no safety concerns as it is milked with care and has professional support. Banana and pineapple products are carefully selected and of good quality, ensuring their healthiness.

What makes our products unique?

The fact that banana and pineapple products are preferred by species and their quality is monitored;

The fact that corn is harvested according to the season and the production process is supported by professionals;

And that our milk products are of high quality and are offered at reasonable prices.

Benefits for the region and the country:

  • The farm has created job opportunities for the local community.
  • Providing banana, pineapple and milk products at affordable prices to the local community and other parts of the country;
  • The farms corn production is sold at a discount for workers.
  • The farm provides corn products at reasonable prices to sister organizations as part of its contribution.

Sales Locations: All the products are sold in the farm

Number of employees in 2023 G.C:

  • Permanent 207
  • Temporary 216
  • Contract 2
  • Total 425

Planned Projects:

The farm is working to increase the number of cows with high milk yield. In addition, the farm plans on supporting the irrigation of the cultivated lands and expanding the banana and pineapple plantations.

Cattle housing construction and Irrigation projects are planned to be implemented soon.

New projects reserved for expansion:

  • Rice production
  • Banana production
  • Pineapple production
  • Expansion of milk production and Beekeeping

Major Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities carried out in the last few years:

  • Road maintenance works for local communities;
  • Farming and carpentry work for youth;
  • Support for the Defense Forces;
  • Support for displaced people.

Activities to maintain environmental safety:

The farm’s work activities are carried out by the workers in a manner that does not endanger the safety of the environment and protects the local ecosystem.

  • Soil and water conservation work
  • Planting saplings and cultivating forests.
  • Jimma and Kefa Zones in Southwest Ethiopia
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