Ethiopia's diverse agro-ecological landscape presents unique opportunities and challenges for sustainable agricultural development. Recognizing the need for context-specific interventions, the Woreda LMAT (Local Multi-Actor Transformation) guideline offers a bottom-up, evidence-based planning framework designed to transform local food systems. This approach emphasizes collaborative governance, comprehensive profiling, and strategic alignment with national and regional priorities to enhance … Continue reading Transforming local food systems in Ethiopia through the Woreda LMAT (ወረዳ ልማት) comprehensive approach
Simple fixes, big gains: Improving agrologistics in Ethiopia
Small, targeted upgrades to Ethiopia’s cold-storage facilities could protect more fresh produce, reduce waste and strengthen agricultural value chains, according to findings from a recent technical mission in Addis Ababa. Ethiopia’s agrologistics system is expanding, but major gaps remain between production areas and markets. Fresh fruit and vegetables often move through fragmented supply chains with … Continue reading Simple fixes, big gains: Improving agrologistics in Ethiopia
Mycotoxin contamination in major Ethiopian crops: A call for strengthened food safety measures
In Ethiopia, the prevalence of mycotoxins in staple crops such as red pepper, sesame, and soybeans is a pressing issue threatening both public health and economic stability. These naturally occurring toxins, produced by fungi, have been found at significant levels in these crops, raising significant concerns over food safety and storage practices. This story delves … Continue reading Mycotoxin contamination in major Ethiopian crops: A call for strengthened food safety measures
Strengthening researchers’ communication skills through shared learning experiences
A two-day training is helping researchers at Gondar Agricultural Research Centre turn valuable findings into information that people can understand and use. Research only creates impact when its findings reach the people who can apply them. With this in mind, Gondar Agricultural Research Centre (GARC) organised a training on research communication and technical writing on … Continue reading Strengthening researchers’ communication skills through shared learning experiences
