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Bahir Dar University Takes Steps to Improve Seed Science and Technology Curriculum
The significance of seed science and technology in agriculture, as well as the seed industry, cannot be overstated. Seeds serve as the fundamental building blocks of agriculture, making it imperative for the industry to have access to skilled professionals proficient in improved seed production technology and seed business management. Unfortunately, the sector is currently facing…
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National Seed Quality Control Platform: significance and things to improve
The National Seed Quality Control Platform (NaSQC) in Ethiopia was established to standardize seed quality assurance practices across the country. The platform brings together regional and federal regulatory bodies for annual or biannual meetings to discuss and harmonize regulatory services. So far, the platform conducts about 11 rounds of meetings. Cognizant of the importance of…
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What can Ethiopian Seed Association do more to profile itself and enhance its relevance in the seed sector?
The Ethiopian Seed Association (ESA) is a young organization that aims to promote the development of a vibrant seed sector in Ethiopia. ESA works with various stakeholders, including public and private seed producers, distributors, traders, research institutions, and international partners, to ensure the sustainable supply of quality seed to smallholder farmers. ESA also serves as…
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Ethiopia enacted a new seed law:opportunity for seed sector development
Early May 2023, Ethiopian parliament has enacted a new seed law, marking the third revision in the history of the country’s seed regulatory system. The first seed related regulation was in 1997, which was replaced by the seed law 206/2000. That was again revised and replaced by the seed law 782/2013. The new law is…
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Ethiopian Agricultural Authority piloting variety testing and registration
The Ethiopian Agricultural Authority (EAA) is the sole responsible body in the variety release and registration process of Ethiopia. This means that the authority is mandated to accept applications and conduct DUS and VCU tests. However, the capacity of the authority is limited, as it has not secured its own testing sites for conducting the…
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Call for the Internship Opportunity
Stichting Wageningen Research (SWR) is an international NGO registered in Ethiopia since March 2021 with the FDRE Agency for Civil Society Organizations. The organization is established with the objectives of promoting a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable food systems in Ethiopia. One of the roles of SWR Ethiopia, through its Ethiopia Netherland Seed Partnership (ENSP),…
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The National Seed Forum urged the government to devote more emphasis to the seed sector
A National Seed Forum was held at Desalegn Hotel, Addis Ababa on 27th of April 2023. The Forum was organized by the Ethiopian Seed Association (ESA) with support from the Ethiopia Netherlands Seed Partnership. The forum’s theme was “Guiding efforts towards seed sector transfiguration in Ethiopia”. Mr. Abdulsemed Abdo, a delegate of the Minister of…
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National Seed Quality Control (NaSQC) Platform: toharmonize efforts in seed quality control
The Ethiopian Agricultural Authority recently organized The 12th Annual National Seed Quality Control (NaSQC) Platform, from April 6-7, 2023. it was aimed at enhancing collaboration between regional and federal seed regulatory bodies. The event was opened by Ambassador Diriba Kuma, Director General of EAA, who spoke about the main objective of the forum, which is…
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Call for MSc./MA. Research Fund Opportunity for Female Students
Stichting Wageningen Research (SWR) Ethiopia is an International NGO registered in Ethiopia since March 2021 with the FDRE Agency for Civil Society Organizations. The organization is established with the objectives of promoting a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable food systems in Ethiopia. One of the projects implemented by SWR is Ethiopia is the Ethiopia Netherlands…
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Ethio-Netherlands Seed Committee Reinitiated
The Ethio-Netherlands Seed Committee (ENS-committee) held its first meeting on February 23, 2023, at the Radisson Blu hotel in Addis Ababa, with the goal of facilitating trade and investment in the seed sector by creating a conducive business environment for international companies. The Netherlands and Ethiopian governments’ cooperation in fostering an environment that is favourable…
