Argaw Alaro
General Manager
MA in Economics, BSc in Mathematics
More than 15 years in Ethiopian Shipping Lines as a navigator, as a business owner and in project management.
About ASF
Agro-processing built around real agricultural needs.
Argaw, Solomon & Friends (ASF) is focused on practical solutions for farmers, livestock production and the wider agribusiness sector.
Our impact
Jobs and partnerships created around Tulu Bolo.
51Direct jobs created at the Tulu Bolo factory
465People engaged across the value chain
300Livestock farmers & businesses in our distribution network
271Hectares at the Bulbula expansion site
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Our mission
Based on need assessment, we innovate, develop and implement scientific & reliable agro-processing solutions to transform the lives of farmers particularly livestock farmers & agribusiness sector in Ethiopia and beyond.
Our story
From animal feed toward an integrated agro-industry platform.
ASF currently operates in animal feed production, dairy and poultry farms. Its stated upcoming portfolio includes cereal processing, an export-standard livestock slaughter house, and livestock medicine and equipment supply. In February 2023, ASF signed an investment agreement with the Bulbula Integrated Agro Industry Park (Oromia Industry Parks Development Corporation) for a 271-hectare expansion site 160km south of Addis Ababa, alongside food oil, coffee & spices, meat, cereal and vegetable processing industries.
Our vision is to become one of the most reliable companies in agro processing, agriculture and agribusiness in the Eastern Africa Subcontinent, in the year 2030.
Ethiopia · Vision 2030Reliable solutions for a stronger livestock value chain.
From feed production to future integrated agro-processing, ASF is building for farmers, production and sustainable growth.
Leadership
The team running ASF's operations.
Merihun Belayneh
Management Team
MA in Psychology, BA in Marketing
More than 15 years as a senior customer officer at Ethiopian Airlines, travel expert at the UN, and as a counselor and business consultant.
Suraphel Mekonnen
Management Team
BA in Business, BSc in Architecture
More than 20 years as an international business owner.
Meron Mekonnen
Management Team
BA in Business Administration, BA in Computer Information Systems
More than 17 years managing businesses and as an international business owner.
Baidemariam Daniel
Production Head
BSc in Animal Science
2 years in livestock production.
Dejene Dessie
Finance Head
MA in Finance and Accounting
More than 10 years in finance and tax.
Tinsae Demssie
Technical Manager
BSc in Industrial Engineering
More than 6 years in electromechanical works.
What guides us
Four principles behind the ASF approach.
Farmer-centered
Solutions are grounded in assessed agricultural needs.
Scientific
Nutrition and production expertise support the operating model.
Reliable
The company aims to deliver dependable agro-processing solutions.
Growth-minded
Capacity and business portfolio are planned to expand over time.
How we're organized
Departments behind production and distribution.
Finance & Administration
Supports company operations, accounts and tax.
Marketing, Sales & Business Development
Drives distribution to unions, cooperatives, wholesalers and retailers.
Production
Runs day-to-day feed production at Tulu Bolo.
Technical & General Services
Maintains equipment and electromechanical operations.
Procurement
Sources raw materials and supplies for production.