ENSP Ethiopia archive
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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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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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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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Seeds for resilience in fragile context: A new chapter forcommunity-based seed production in Afar Region
In Ethiopia’s Afar Region, farmers long reliant on humanitarian seed aid due to droughts and floods are now seeing change. Efforts are underway to transform the seed system, offering hope to these resilient agro-pastoral communities. The region has long faced… Continue reading
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Training of Trainers to strengthen Alage ATVET Business Incubation Center
To strengthen the capacity of Alage Agricultural TVET College Business Incubation Center (BIC), a four-day Training of Trainers (ToT) program was recently conducted for the academic staff and management of the college alongside representatives from the Ministry of Labour and… Continue reading
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Strengthening international seed partnerships through AFSTA 2026 annual congress
The Ethiopian Seed Association (ESA), in partnership with the Ethiopian Seed Partnership (ESP), led a delegation to the African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA) 2026 Annual Congress, held from March 23–25, 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. Under the theme “Empowering… Continue reading
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Seed self-certification pilot to advance seed quality
Ethiopia’s seed sector is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of Seed Self-Certification as outlined in the new seed proclamation. This proclamation introduces diverse seed certification systems, with self-certification being a pivotal component. However, translating the provisions of the… Continue reading
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A field that speaks for itself: Farmers’ Field Day brings new hope for seed producers in Afar
In the arid and sun-scorched lands of the Afar Region, a green revolution is taking root. A homegrown maize seed production initiative is offering hope to local communities, ensuring the availability of quality seeds that are accessible and tailored to… Continue reading
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