Dr Wude Tsega: Using genomic techniques to improve the productivity of tropical livestock
Dr Wude Tsega on growing up in a farming family, visiting The Roslin Institute as an AWARD fellow, and using genomic techniques to improve the […]
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A chickpea revolution in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, in response to the introduction of improved varieties and crop management practices, chickpea production has become increasingly popular. (ICARDA)–An initiative in the Ethiopian […]
Sasakawa Africa Association gets new Country Director for Ethiopia and new Regional Director
Dr. Fentahun Mengistu of Ethiopia and Dr. Mel Oluochof Kenya were appointed as as Ethiopia Director and Regional Director, respectively, of Sasakawa Africa Association. ADDIS […]
KAFACI, EIAR Pledge to Enhance Non-Ruminant Livestock R&D through Intensified Collaborative Efforts
ADDIS ABABA (EIAR)–The Korea-Africa Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative (KAFACI) in collaboration with the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) held a four-day workshop from 12 […]
EVENT: The Ethiopia Soy Food Bazaar 2017
EVENT: The Ethiopia Soy Food Bazaar 2017 DATE: October 11, 2017 VENUE: Capital Hotel and Spa, Haile Gebreselassie Avenue, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia On October 11, […]
AAU Organizes National Conference on Threats to Lake Ziway
ADDIS ABABA (AAU)–Office of the Grants Coordination of the Addis Ababa University organized a national conference on the watershed development of Lake Ziway from 26-27 […]
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 […]
Ethiopia launches first satellite named ETRSS-1
ETRSS-1 will be stationed in 700km away from the earth, and is expected to monitor the environment and weather patterns for better agricultural planning, drought […]
Bigger land plots and smarter mobile apps – reshaping smallholder farming in Ethiopia
The need for land reform is closely linked to Ethiopia’s demographic challenges. With 71% of the population aged under 30, who often have little or no […]
The 2019 Global Food Policy Report Ethiopia Launch: Achieving rural Africa’s inclusive transformation
Transformation of Ethiopia’s economy will be crucial to reduce poverty. Better water management and more investments in irrigation are needed to stimulate agricultural transformation in […]