A high-level policy dialogue aimed at improving agricultural messaging in Ethiopia was organized by Wageningen Research (SWR) Ethiopia in collaboration with the Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI). The event, held in Addis Ababa on 24th of March 2026, brought together policymakers, researchers, farmers, media practitioners, and development partners to discuss the findings of a comprehensive study … Continue reading Policy dialogue to enhance agricultural messaging in Ethiopia
Advancing Agrologistics for Resilient and Sustainable Food Systems: RAISE-FS LOGIC Kicks Off in Ethiopia
The agricultural sector plays a pivotal role in ensuring food security, fostering economic growth, and enhancing livelihoods. Recognizing the critical need for efficient agrologistics in transforming food systems, the project "Advancing Agrologistics for Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Food Systems (RAISE-FS LOGIC)" was officially launched with a planning workshop involving key stakeholders. This two-year initiative, funded … Continue reading Advancing Agrologistics for Resilient and Sustainable Food Systems: RAISE-FS LOGIC Kicks Off in Ethiopia
Breaking new ground: Testing the ABCD[E] framework for food systems resilience in Ethiopia
In a landmark effort to bolster food systems resilience, researchers under the SWR Ethiopia RAISE-FS project, in collaboration with Wageningen Social & Economic Research, have successfully applied the ABCD[E] framework in Ethiopia’s potato sector. This marks the first real-world implementation of the ABCD[E] framework, which stands for Agency, Buffering, Connectivity, Diversity, and Enablers. The study, … Continue reading Breaking new ground: Testing the ABCD[E] framework for food systems resilience in Ethiopia
Consultative workshop on leafy vegetables and root crops production and food recipe manual
The SWR Ethiopia RAISE-FS project, in collaboration with the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) and the Melkassa Agricultural Research Centre, successfully organized a consultative workshop at Adama city, on December 4, 2025. The workshop focused on reviewing and refining a production and food recipe manual tailored for selected leafy vegetables and root crops. This … Continue reading Consultative workshop on leafy vegetables and root crops production and food recipe manual
Sirinka ARC showcases agricultural innovations in Angot woreda, North Wollo Zone
Sirinka Agricultural Research Center (SARC), in partnership with SWR Ethiopia’s RAISE-FS project, organised a field day in Angot woreda to showcase successful agricultural innovations aimed at transforming the food and farming systems in the drought-prone highlands of North Wollo zone, such as Angot and Gazo woredas. Over 85 participants attended the event, including 60 farmers … Continue reading Sirinka ARC showcases agricultural innovations in Angot woreda, North Wollo Zone
The maize-common bean inter-cropping technique helping farmers get additional benefits in Silti woreda
Efficient agricultural planning and informed decision making are key elements for sustainability and resilience of agricultural production. To support this process Innovation Recommendation Mapping (IRM) was developed by Wageningen University & Research and experts from Ethiopia. IRM allows users to generate maps that show in which locations ‘best fit innovations’ can be scaled and what … Continue reading The maize-common bean inter-cropping technique helping farmers get additional benefits in Silti woreda
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