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Second round of Seed Production and Business Management short course kicks off at Haramaya University
In its continued effort to address the skilled manpower gaps in Ethiopia’s seed sector, Haramaya University has launched the second round of its Seed Production and Business Management short course. The initiative, organized in collaboration with the SWR Ethiopia ESP… Continue reading
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ESP 4th round internship launch highlights graduate readiness
Empowering young graduates in the Ethiopian seed sector The fourth round of the ESP Internship Program has officially commenced, welcoming 28 recent graduates (including 8 women) with diverse educational backgrounds in plant science, horticulture, rural development, agricultural extension, agribusiness, and… Continue reading
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Mapping the HDP Nexus in Ethiopia: Key insights from Afar, Tigray, and Amhara Regions
In the fragile and conflict-affected regions of Ethiopia; Afar, Tigray, and Amhara, agriculture plays a critical role in sustaining livelihoods and fostering stability. However, the governance of agricultural systems, particularly seed governance, has emerged as a key challenge within the… Continue reading
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Ethiopian Seed Partnership: Planning for 2026 and beyond
In late September 2025, the Ethiopian Seed Partnership (ESP) convened a four-day workshop in Hawassa. This gathering brought together members of the partnership; SWR Ethiopia, RESILIENT BV, Mercy Corps Ethiopia, and the Ethiopian Seed Association; to reflect on achievements from… Continue reading
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Strengtheningthe chickpea and grass pea value chains
As part of the Ethiopian Seed Partnership (ESP), RESILIENCE BV Ethiopia, is actively enhancing the chickpea and grass pea value chains, which are important for ensuring food and nutrition security. These efforts align with ESP’s primary outcome area, which emphasizes… Continue reading
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Strengthening seed labs for better seed certification service
The Ethiopian Seed Partnership (ESP) has been actively working to bolster seed regulatory services across the country. As part of this initiative, ESP has focused on strengthening seed testing laboratories to ensure the delivery of high-quality seeds to farmers. Following… Continue reading
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ESP internship success story: Aynadis Kifle’s journey from intern to entrepreneur
In this column of our newsletter, we highlight the incredible journey of Aynadiss Kifle, a determined young professional who turned her passion for horticulture into a thriving seed and agro-input business. Aynadiss’ story is a testament to the power of… Continue reading
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Significant step forward in theEthiopia’s variety testing for release and registration
Ethiopia has achieved a significant milestone in its agricultural sector with the implementation of the new Seed Proclamation No. 1288/2023, particularly in the variety release and registration process for wheat and vegetable crops. This marks a major step forward in… Continue reading
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Seed and Seed System Response Guideline – to alignhumanitarian and development efforts in fragile regions
The seed systems in seed-insecure regions of Ethiopia, such as Tigray, face significant challenges, often exacerbated by humanitarian seed aid that unintentionally disrupts local markets and systems. Recognizing this, Mercy Corps has spearheaded an initiative to develop the Seed and… Continue reading
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Teaming-up and collaborative strategies to enhanceHDP nexus for sustainable seed systemin fragile and conflict affected states
In an effort to organize the seed sectors of the Somali and Afar Regional States, two separate workshops were held in Jigjiga and Semera towns on May 14 and June 13, 2025, respectively. The primary objective of these workshops is… Continue reading
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