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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 for registration, legal framework approval and enforcement, Plant Variety Protection (PVP), illegal seed trade Tackling…
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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 in seed production and quality assurance. By equipping these companies with the tools and knowledge…
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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 seed insecurity, relying on external seed assistance due to the lack of local producers except…
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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 Skills (MoLS). This ToT aimed to equip participants with the required technical skills and knowledge…
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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 Africa’s Future, One Seed at a Time,” the congress brought together key stakeholders from the…
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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 proclamation into actionable outcomes presents notable challenges. In response, the Ethiopian Seed Partnership (ESP) has…
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National Seed Forum highlights challenges and opportunities in Ethiopia’s seed sector
A National Seed Forum was convened on March 7, 2026, at the Ministry of Agriculture meeting hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Organized by the Ethiopian Seed Association (ESA) with support from the Ethiopia Netherlands Seed Partnership (ESP), and Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI), the forum was held under the theme “Quality Seed for Food System Transformation.”…
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Stakeholders discuss strategies to reinitiate Direct Seed Marketing in Oromia Region
In a concerted effort to enhance seed marketing and ensure the efficient delivery of quality seeds to farmers, the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), in collaboration with the Oromia Bureau of Agriculture (BoA), Oromia Seed Enterprise, and Ethiopian Seed Partnership (ESP), hosted a regional stakeholders’ consultative workshop in the Oromia Region on 5th of March 2026.…
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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 farmers’ needs. The story of transformation begins with a simple yet powerful belief: “Afar can…
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Exploring new horizons: Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships in Ethiopia’s forage seed sector
DLF, a globally renowned seed producer based in Denmark, recently visited Ethiopia and engaged in constructive discussions with the SWR Ethiopia Ethiopian Seed Partnership (ESP) project and RESILNCE teams. As a leading international company in forage seed production, DLF is committed to fostering public-private partnerships (PPP) to introduce high-quality forage crop varieties to the Ethiopian…
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