agriculture
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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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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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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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Field Day Showcasing Progress of Grow Out Test in Oromia
To ensure the genetic purity of seed lots, the Grow Out Test (GOT) is a crucial step in the seed certification process. The GOT, which functions as a pre-control and post-control mechanism, is intended to prevent crop varieties from becoming… Continue reading
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Advancing Sustainable Agriculture through Portable Soil Testing Kits
Soil nutrient management is a critical aspect of sustainable agriculture, as it directly impacts the health and productivity of crops. Effective nutrient management involves optimizing the use of various inputs, such as commercial fertilizers, manure, and organic by-products, to enhance… Continue reading
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Tackling counterfeit seed: Lessons from Amhara Region
Seed counterfeiting is a major issue in Ethiopia, posing a significant threat to the agricultural industry. It has become a growing concern in the Amhara region, prompting the regional regulatory authority to take proactive measures in collaboration with the ENSP… Continue reading
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EAA partners with private seed companies to pilot variety testing for registration
It is well known that a significant development in Ethiopia’s agricultural sector happened with the ratification of the new seed law, Proclamation 1288/2023. This law brings about three variety registration systems, marking a pivotal shift by allowing private companies to… Continue reading
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Crop testing protocols for different crops validated
Crop protocols are essential for maintaining standardized procedures and guidelines set by regulatory authorities to uphold the quality, uniformity, and distinctiveness of crop varieties. These protocols are integral part of variety registration and certification process, which are crucial steps in… Continue reading
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