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Efforts to revitalize Amhara Region seed sector coordination is gaining momentum
In a bid to revitalize the Amhara region seed sector, a workshop was held in Bahir Dar city on November 19, 2024, focusing on strengthening the Amhara region’s seed core group. This initiative is part of the Ethiopian Seed Partnership’s… Continue reading
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Ethiopian Seed Partnership launch marks a new chapter for Ethiopia’s seed sector
The Ethiopian Seed Partnership (ESP) project was officially launched on October 25th, 2024, at the Haile Grand Hotel in Addis Ababa. The event, attended by key stakeholders and dignitaries, marked a significant milestone in Ethiopia’s journey to revitalize its seed… Continue reading
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Seed Sector Performance Indicators Monitoring (SPiM) Dashboard for Ethiopia
In Africa, including Ethiopia, there is a lack of high-quality seed production and marketing data, which hinders countries’ plans for agricultural transformation and economic growth. The scarcity of information makes it challenging for the government to provide policy support and… Continue reading
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Strengthening Seed Sector Coordination in Tigray Region
The Tigray region’s seed sector has faced significant challenges due to the recent conflict, impacting various aspects of the seed system, including seed producer cooperatives, farmers’ saved seed, the seed infrastructure, and essential services to the seed sector. These are… Continue reading
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Strengthening collaborative governance and coordination in Ethiopia’s Seed Sector
Ethiopia’s seed sector is a vital component of the country’s agricultural development. However, the sector faces a significant challenge due to weak collaboration and coordination among seed sector actors and stakeholders. Recognizing the importance of addressing this issue, proactive steps… Continue reading
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Stakeholders Evaluated Progress of Independent Variety Testing pilot for Registration
The Ethiopia Netherlands Seed Partnership (ENSP) recently convened a workshop in Addis Ababa on September 6th, 2024, to evaluate the progress of the independent variety testing pilot for registration. The primary aim of the workshop was to review the advancements… Continue reading
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Facilitating collaboration and coordination in the seed sector of Central Ethiopia Region
The seed sector in Ethiopia faces a significant challenge due to weak collaboration and coordination among seed sector actors and stakeholders. Recognizing this issue, the then Integrated Seed Sector Development (ISSD) project established a collaborative governance system (regional seed core… Continue reading
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A Visit to ENSP interventions by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands delegates
Delegates from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Addis Ababa on September 3, 2024, undertook a visit to observe the implementation of SWR Ethiopia hosted projects, namely ENSP and RAISE-FS, in the vicinity of Hawassa town. The… Continue reading
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Empowering women in agribusiness: The success of the women-led business incubation program
The Women-Led Business Incubation Program Pitch Competition showcased the outstanding accomplishments of women entrepreneurs within Ethiopia’s agribusiness sector. This program was designed to empower women in agriculture by equipping them with essential skills and knowledge in resource management, financial planning,… Continue reading
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Re-establishing Regional Seed Sector Coordination: A Step to Strengthen the Seed Sector in Oromia
As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the seed sector in Oromia, ENSP in collaboration with Oromia BoA organized a one-day workshop at the Pyramid Hotel in Bishoftu on 31 August 2024. The event aimed to discuss the status… Continue reading
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