ethiopianseedpartnership
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Five interns, four new careers: How ESP+ is helping build Ethiopia’s seed sector workforce
For many young graduates, the transition from university to employment can be a difficult journey. For five graduates placed at Ethio LEAP Agro-tech through the Ethiopian Seed Partnership Plus (ESP+) internship programme, that journey became an opportunity to gain practical… Continue reading
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Benchmarking variety-testing costs: Regional lessons for Ethiopia
As Ethiopia strengthens its variety release and registration system, regional experience offers practical lessons for building testing services that are transparent, standardized, reliable, sustainable and affordable. Getting the model right matters to regulators, breeders and seed companies and ultimately to… Continue reading
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El Niño risks: What Ethiopia’s seed sector should do now
Ethiopia’s seed sector faces two contrasting El Niño risks: below-average June–September rainfall in western and central areas, and above-average October–December rainfall with greater flood risk in eastern and southern areas. The August 2026 FSNWG special report, “Strengthening El Niño Conditions:… Continue reading
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ESP+ charts priorities for 2027 and beyond
The Ethiopian Seed Partnership Plus (ESP+) consortium has begun planning for 2027, building on progress to date while responding to emerging challenges and lessons from implementation. The process is identifying priority areas for greater attention and using experience from across… Continue reading
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Market-based seed insecurity response pilot in Tigray
In the face of seed insecurity, particularly in fragile areas, humanitarian efforts have traditionally centered on immediate relief through emergency seed aid. However, as the challenges in regions like Tigray, Ethiopia, have shown, sustainable solutions are crucial for long-term resilience.… Continue reading
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Breaking barriers: New directive sparks more crop variety registrations
Ethiopia’s seed sector is witnessing a significant change, as the new seed directive being implemented which ease the process of registering crop varieties and encourage private sector participation. Historically, the variety registration system was criticized for its lengthy, complex, and… Continue reading
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Strengthening collaboration between seed producers and regulators in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, the seed system is the backbone of agricultural productivity and food security, yet it faces numerous challenges. At the heart of these challenges lies the critical relationship between seed producers and regulatory authorities. This partnership determines whether farmers… Continue reading
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Innovative finance to boost Ethiopia’s seed sector: A celebration of success
In an effort to strengthen Ethiopia’s agricultural sector, the Ethiopian Seed Partnership (ESP) has unveiled a transformative financial initiative that promises to revolutionize the way seed companies access funding. The Guarantee to Grant Facility (G2G), developed by Stichting Wageningen Research… Continue reading
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Key discussions from the Ethiopia-Netherlands Seed Committee meeting
On April 24th, 2026, the Ethiopia-Netherlands Seed Committee had a regular meeting to discuss on pressing issues that affect vegetable seed business and chart a path forward for Ethiopia’s seed sector. The agenda covered pivotal topics such as variety testing… Continue reading
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Hands-on training to strengthen private seed companies seed quality analysis capacity
In an effort to enhance food security, improve nutrition, and bolster climate resilience, the role of high-quality seeds cannot be overstated. Recognizing this, the Ethiopian Seed Partnership (ESP) has been working diligently with domestic seed companies to strengthen their capacity… Continue reading
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