From Staple to Scarce: The Troubling Tale of Teff’s Shortage

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The shortage of Teff in Addis Ababa has become a major concern for many Ethiopians. The cause of this shortage is the refusal of farmers from Gojam (Amhara region)  to send Teff to Addis Ababa. The farmers’ reason for refusing to send Teff is due to the fact that Oromia Region is blocking Amhara’s who go to Addis Ababa. This consistent ethnic profiling and denial of entry to Addis has created frustration among people. As a result, the price of Teff has skyrocketed, reaching 10,000 birr from 5000 birr.

Teff is a staple food in Ethiopia, and the shortage of this grain has caused great concern among Ethiopians. The refusal of farmers from Gojam to send Teff to Addis Ababa has created a ripple effect throughout the country. Addis Ababa is the largest market for Teff, and the shortage of this grain has made it difficult for people to find enough food to eat.

Another consequence of the shortage of Teff in Addis Ababa is the increase in the price of injera. Injera is a traditional Ethiopian bread made from Teff flour, and it is a staple food in Ethiopia. Due to the shortage of Teff, the price of injera has also increased significantly. Injera is now selling at 20 birr per piece, which used to be 10 birr. This increase in price has caused many Ethiopians to struggle to afford this essential food item.Restaurants have been forced to update their prices to reflect the increase in the cost of Teff flour. This has made it difficult for many Ethiopians to eat out or even to buy injera from shops. The increase in the price of injera has also affected the restaurant industry, as many have experienced a decrease in customers due to the high cost of food.

The shortage of Teff in Addis Ababa has had a significant impact on the price of injera. This traditional Ethiopian bread is now selling at double the price, making it difficult for many Ethiopians to afford. The restaurant industry has also been affected by the increase in the cost of Teff flour, leading to a decrease in customers. 

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