Five businesses harnessing Ethiopia’s local resources (www.howwemadeitinafrica.com)

EthioChicken sells dayold chicks to its trained agents.

These agents then raise the birds for a few weeks before they are sold to rural households.

We take a look at five companies capitalising on Ethiopias agricultural and livestock potential.

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