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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 of the roles of SWR Ethiopia, through its Ethiopia Seed Partnership (ESP) project, is enhancing…
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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 effective coordination. Currently, there is no consistent way of tracking seed sector performance in Ethiopia,…
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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 in addition to its long-established dependency on seed supply from the other regions. The coordination…
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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 made thus far and to make any necessary adjustments in the remaining period of the…
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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 group) in four regional states in 2010. The achievements of the core group were remarkable,…
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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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The ENSP Internship Program progressing well with a strong track record of success
The Ethiopia Netherlands Seed Partnership (ENSP) internship program has yielded promising results, contributing to the development of skilled manpower in the Ethiopian seed sector. This initiative has focused on empowering fresh graduates in seed-related fields, facilitating their entry into the job market, and nurturing potential young entrepreneurs.The primary goal of the internship is to attract…
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Ethiopian Seed Association’s stakeholder engagement workshop addresses key challenges in the seed sector
The Ethiopian Seed Association (ESA) has been at the forefront of fostering collaboration and dialogue among its members to tackle the various challenges faced by the seed sector in Ethiopia. Through consultation platforms and stakeholder engagement workshops, the association aims to foster collaboration, create awareness about new policies, and discuss the progress of the association.…
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