Our Story
Founded in 2021, Dagne Daba Geshul (DDG) has rapidly grown to become a leading agricultural powerhouse in Ethiopia. Under the visionary leadership of Mr. Dagne Daba Gechul, DDG operates as a sole proprietorship dedicated to advancing agricultural development across the nation.
Our Mission
To enhance Ethiopia’s agricultural landscape through sustainable practices, innovation, and community engagement, ensuring food security and economic prosperity for all.
Our Values
- Economic Development: Contributing to Ethiopia’s growth and increasing foreign exchange reserves.
- Food Security: Ensuring the availability and accessibility of essential food commodities.
- Import Substitution: Reducing dependency on imports by boosting local production.
- Job Creation: Providing meaningful employment opportunities, especially for rural youth.
- Sustainable Practices: Promoting environmentally friendly farming methods.
- Community Support: Enhancing the quality of life for communities surrounding our farms.
Our Farms
Headquarters
Location:
Dagne Daba Geshul, Habtam Center Lebu, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Telephone: +251 91176 7237
Farm Locations and Sizes
- Bilates Farm, Wolayta Zone
- Established: 2021
- Size: 2,000 hectares
- Initial Capital: Birr 500 million
- Gurage Farms, Central Ethiopia
- Established: 2023
- Total Size: 10,000 hectares
- Initial Capital: Birr 1 billion
Cultivation
Currently, DDG oversees over 8,000 hectares under cultivation, producing a diverse range of agricultural products including fruits, coffee, corn, and oil seeds. Our farms are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to ensure high-quality production and sustainable practices.
Our Products
DDG is dedicated to producing a variety of high-quality agricultural commodities to meet both local and international demands.
Fruits
- Oranges
- Lemons
- Avocado
- Pomegranate
- Papaya
- Bananas
Crops
- Corn
- Sunflower Seeds
Coffee
Premium coffee beans cultivated with care to meet global standards.
Cattle Raising
Engaged in sustainable cattle farming to complement our agricultural operations.
Corporate Responsibility
At DDG, we believe in giving back to the communities that support us. Our corporate responsibility initiatives include:
- Community Infrastructure: Constructed over 72 kilometers of roads to improve access to our farms and facilitate the transportation of agricultural commodities to markets.
- Water and Electricity: Provided potable ground water through well drilling and free electricity to approximately 800 households adjacent to our farms.
- Agricultural Support: Supplied maize/corn seeds to the Ministry of Agriculture for national distribution, aiding in nationwide food security efforts.
- Employee Welfare: Offer comprehensive housing, food, water, and medical care to our 2,000 permanent employees at no cost.
Exports and Certifications
Export Markets
DDG is expanding its reach beyond Ethiopia, currently exporting to:
- Kenya
- South Sudan
Upcoming exports to:
- Dubai
- Spain
GlobalGAP Certification
To facilitate our entry into the European market, DDG has applied for GlobalGAP certification. We are actively preparing for audits by independent agents to secure this internationally recognized standard, ensuring our products meet the highest quality and safety requirements.
Careers
Join the DDG family and contribute to Ethiopia’s agricultural transformation. We offer:
- Employment Opportunities: Over 2,000 full-time positions and thousands of seasonal roles.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Free housing, meals, clean water, and medical care for all permanent employees.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement within a rapidly growing company.