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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 genetically contaminated. Its main objective is to grow out a sample of seeds and physically…
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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 project. In recent years, the region has witnessed a surge in complaints about counterfeit seed,…
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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 directly participate in the variety testing for registration. Under Article 4 of the variety release…
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Regional Seed Regulatory authorities to pilot barcode method for seed certification
In a move to combat the proliferation of counterfeit seeds in Ethiopia, regional regulatory authorities in Amhara, Oromia, and central Ethiopia have embarked on a pilot project to implement barcode technology for seed certification. The initiative comes as a response to the growing concern over the spread of non-genuine seeds, particularly in the case of…
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