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 […]
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Khat farming threatens Ethiopia’s food security, biodiversity, women, and agroforestry
In recent decades farmers in such areas as Wondo Genet of southern Ethiopia have moved toward growing only khat, a drug banned in most countries […]
VIDEO: Ethiopian fashion gains traction following Prime Minister’s gesture
Traditional Ethiopian fashion is gaining more fame – thanks to the country’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed recently caused some buzz by giving handwoven jackets to the […]
Ethiopian Christians Celebrate Christmas on January 7
Genna or Ethiopian Christmas celebration is accompanied by different games, especially by “Yegenna Chewata,” a hockey-like game, which literary means “Christmas Game.” ADDIS ABABA (Xinhua)–Ethiopian […]
Rebranding Interventions to Alter Ethiopia’s Reputation
Countries value the role of rebranding themselves through exporting highly valued commodities and in this regard Coca Cola and Toyota products not only brand their […]
As Wild Weather Hits Crops, Ethiopian Women Turn to Savings
In Ethiopia, a project is experimenting with savings groups as a way to give women more financial clout and an alternative income when crops fail. […]
EVENT: The 7th International Conference on Pulses, Oilseeds and Spices
EVENT: The 7th International Conference on Pulses, Oilseeds and Spices THEME: Africa: The Future Pulses and Oilseeds Supply DATE: November 22-23, 2017 VENUE: Sheraton Addis […]
Ethiopia: Agriculture That Goes Beyond Ensuring Food Security
President Mulatu Teshome stresses that the expansion of many local and foreign manufacturing industries is a vital factor in the production of high value agricultural […]
Ethiopia Eyes More Milling Wheat
Earlier in October Ethiopia issued a tender for 400,000 tonnes of milling wheat for use in humanitarian assistance programs throughout the country. By Eric Schroeder (World […]
Ethiopia’s ‘Super Grain’ Seeks to Capture Global Market
Gluten-free nutritious staple crop, teff, in Ethiopia commands more attention worldwide as ancient indigenous grain By Seleshi Tessema (Anadolu Agency) ADDIS ABABA–As global demand for Ethiopia’s […]