Scientists unlock secrets of Ethiopia’s superfood, teff, in race to save it from warming climate
Ethiopia’s native staple food grain teff is at risk, with 80% of production to be hit by higher temperatures soon if not protected. For the […]
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Ethiopian plant breeders turn to a nuclear technique to help Teff farmers adapt to climate change
Researchers at the Debre Zeit Agricultural Research Center are turning to nuclear technology for help to avoid the damaging consequences of climate change on teff […]
Negus Brewing Company releases a new style of beer made with Teff grown in the US
After showing an impressive market penetration and acceptability of its first flagship beer ‘Premium Craft Lager,’ Negus Brewing Company will be releasing Addis Teff Amber, […]
Forget Quinoa and Kale, the Next Big Thing Is Ethiopian Super-grain Teff
By Sue Neales (The Australian) | Goulburn Valley farmer James Rovers has never been to Ethiopia or eaten African injera flat bread made from teff […]
Finnish global technology company Vaisala to modernize Ethiopia’s national meteorological agency
VANTAA – Finland-based global technology company Vaisala has received all the necessary approvals from Ethiopian and Finnish authorities for the weather observation and forecasting system […]
IFC and FMO partner with Habesha Breweries in Ethiopia to increase local barley sourcing
ADDIS ABABA (FMO) – IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and FMO announced, on 24 December 2019, a €50 million loan to Habesha […]
Boosting farm productivity is the key to unlocking the full economic value of Ethiopia’s agricultural sector
Boosting output from Ethiopia’s agricultural sector could help improve security of local staple crops like teff and to unleash significant economic growth, especially through targeting […]
VIDEO ― Climate Defenders: Making Ethiopia green again
Some 100 years ago, forests covered a third of Ethiopia. Now, that coverage is less than 5%, amid climate change, leading to a recurring drought […]
Desert Locust outbreak worsens in Ethiopia
(FAO/Ethiopia) – The Desert Locust (Schistocerca gregaria) infestation in Ethiopia has deteriorated, despite ongoing ground and aerial control operations. Together with the Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Agriculture and the Desert […]
ICRC and ERCS distribute seeds and tools to 42,000 returnees in west Ethiopia
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) partner to help returnees improve their food security YASO DISTRICT, […]