[Ethiopian Herald] In a ceremony hosted by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome, Italy two weeks back, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been awarded the prestigious FAO Agricola Medal, according to the organization, for his vision, leadership and commitment to food security and nutrition as well as the pursuit of innovative solutions in wheat self-sufficiency in the context of fast-changing and challenging circumstances. The author of this article is therefore motivated to share some ideas on the issue