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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… Continue reading
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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… Continue reading
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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),… Continue reading
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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… Continue reading
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A new chapter of seed self-sufficiency for Benishangul Gumuz Region
The Benishangul-Gumuz Region, a fertile area in Ethiopia renowned for its agricultural potential, particularly in maize production, is taking significant strides toward achieving seed self-sufficiency. Historically, the region has been a key supplier of hybrid maize seed for the nation,… Continue reading
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Enhancing capacity and resilience of seed producer cooperatives in Oromia Region
In a commendable effort to address seed insecurity and enhance seed sector development in Ethiopia, the SWR Ethiopia ESP project has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to the seed sector by supporting six Seed Producer Cooperatives (SPCs) in the East Hararghe… Continue reading
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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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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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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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