Morrell Agro Industries

Morrell Agro Industries, PLC (MAI) was formed in 2008 by Paul Morrell. Morrell wanted to find a way to help improve agricultural productivity and to provide famine relief in Ethiopia. American MAI employees travel to Ethiopia throughout the year to lend their expertise while working to improve the future. MAI is introducing dry farming and drought-... resistant crops to Ethiopia. These crops primarily include wheat, barley, and safflower. Seeds have been developed in arid regions of the US over the last century that are adapt at growing in dry climates and capturing residual moisture from the soil, rather than relying on rain or irrigation. If dry farming could be established in Ethiopia, food and grain yields could more than double. 10,000 hectares of land have been made available for MAI to establish a seed farm. This land is being planted with imported drought-resistant seed, which will be for sale and distribution in the country upon harvest. MAI has also been working with the Ethiopian people to grow personal vegetable gardens and improve irrigation. Employees from the US are developing an orchard and an American-style dairy in the country. Cattle herds are being improved by artificial insemination and embryo transfer.Read More