Teff Shortage and Export Ban

Teff, a nutritious grain, is used as a forage crop and is expanding as a human food source beyond Ethiopia to countries like the US and South Africa. Despite being the largest producer, Ethiopia faces challenges in teff production, leading to high prices and an export ban on raw teff. The Ethiopian Agriculture Transformation Agency (ATA) is working to improve production through modern farming techniques and tools. Lifting the export ban could boost Ethiopia's economy and global food security.

Which countries are mentioned as expanding their use of teff as a human food source?

• Russia and Japan

• Brazil and Argentina

• United States and South Africa

• India and China

What was one of the main reasons for the Ethiopian government's export ban on raw teff grains?

• To address high domestic prices

• To encourage the use of other cereals

• To promote teff as a luxury item

• To increase international trade

What is one of the key obstacles identified by the ATA in improving teff production?

• Lack of international demand

• Poor distribution of improved seed varieties

• High labor costs

• Excessive rainfall

Which modern farming tool is mentioned as part of the ATA's efforts to improve teff productivity?

• Irrigation system

• Row planter

• Drone

• Tractor

What potential benefit is mentioned regarding lifting the export ban on raw teff grains?

• Increasing Ethiopia's GDP

• Improving local farming techniques

• Decreasing domestic prices

• Reducing global teff demand