agriculture
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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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Internship opportunity
Background Stichting Wageningen Research Ethiopia (SWR Ethiopia) is an international NGO registered in Ethiopia with the FDRE Agency for Civil Society Organizations since March 2021. The organization aims to promote more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems in Ethiopia. One… Continue reading
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Somali Regional State establishes seed coordination committee to enhance HDP Nexus collaboration
A workshop was held on May 14, 2025, in Jigjiga town, marking a significant step in the Somali Regional State’s efforts to transform its seed sector through the establishment of a seed coordination committee. The initiative aims to foster collaboration… Continue reading
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Synchronizing seed aid with sustainable seed system development in Tigray region
Mercy Corps Ethiopia organised a workshop on 30th April 2025 in Wukro town to validate draft guidelines and Terms of Reference (ToR) for Emergency Seed Aid Distribution in the Tigray region. This initiative aims to enhance governance and resilience in… Continue reading
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Mercy Corps Ethiopia launches seed insecurity response program in Tigray
In Ethiopia, where agriculture forms the backbone of rural livelihoods, seed insecurity has become a pressing challenge, particularly in regions affected by conflict, disasters, and climate-related shocks. Farmers in these areas face significant hurdles in accessing quality seeds of diverse… Continue reading
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Southwest Ethiopia People’s Region establishes seed sector coordination committee
On January 24, 2025, a one-day workshop was held in Bonga town, marking a significant step in the establishment of a regional Seed Sector Coordination Committee for the Southwest Ethiopia People’s Region. The workshop brought together key players from the… Continue reading
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Haramaya University launches short-term training program on seed production and business management
In a bid to address critical skilled manpower gaps in Ethiopia’s seed sector, Haramaya University, in collaboration with SWR Ethiopia ESP project, has launched a short-term training program aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of seed professionals across the… Continue reading
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Ethiopian Seed Partnership expands its reach to areas with increased seed insecurity
In a strategic effort to enhance seed production capabilities amidst the challenges posed by conflict, disaster, and climate change, the Ethiopian Seed Partnership (ESP) has announced the expansion of its initiative in Ethiopia. This development aims to strengthen humanitarian efforts… Continue reading
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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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