Effective pesticide management is essential for ensuring sustainable agricultural practices and safeguarding public health. In the Tigray region of Ethiopia, the urgent need for improved pesticide governance has come to light through a study conducted by Sticthing Wageningen Research Ethiopia RAISE-FS project in collaboration with Mekelle University. This research, focusing on pesticide life cycle management, … Continue reading From research to regulation: Strengthening pesticide governance in Tigray Region
Catalysing food system transformation in Ethiopia: Insights from the RAISE-FS expert workshop
An expert workshop entitled “Expert Workshop on Food System Transformation for Ethiopia – experiences from RAISE-FS” was organized on February 5th, 2026. The main aim of the Expert workshop was to create a space for key high-level Experts from relevant public organizations (MoA, MoTRI, MoPD), Knowledge Institutes (HLIs and ARIs), private actors, and development partners … Continue reading Catalysing food system transformation in Ethiopia: Insights from the RAISE-FS expert workshop
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
Ethiopia’s coffee sector faces EUDR compliance challenges as stakeholders validate key assessment
The Ethiopian coffee sector, a vital pillar of the nation’s economy, is navigating a critical juncture as it prepares to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The regulation, which takes effect in December 2025, aims to halt the import of commodities linked to deforestation into the EU. Given that coffee accounts for one-third … Continue reading Ethiopia’s coffee sector faces EUDR compliance challenges as stakeholders validate key assessment
Intercropping sorghum with common beans: An alternative solution for smallholder farmers
In a recent collaboration between Haramaya University, the RAISE-FS project, and the Babile woreda Agricultural Office, a successful field day was organized in Babile woreda to showcase the benefits of intercropping sorghum with common beans using Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM) practices. In contrast to the conventional sorghum monoculture commonly practiced in Babile woreda through … Continue reading Intercropping sorghum with common beans: An alternative solution for smallholder farmers
Pearl millet-mung bean intercropping: a climate-smart and risk-aversion technique for Ziquala woreda
Intercropping has long been a common practice among smallholder farmers in areas with minimal and erratic rainfall, such as Ziquala woreda in Ethiopia. With limited livelihood opportunities and nutrition diversification, farmers in this area have been facing challenges related to recurrent drought and infertile soil. In response to these challenges, the Sekota Dry-Land Agricultural Research … Continue reading Pearl millet-mung bean intercropping: a climate-smart and risk-aversion technique for Ziquala woreda
Farmers witness promising results of maize andcommon bean innovations in Sire Woreda
Ethiopia faces the challenge of increasing agricultural productivity to support its growing population, especially in regions like Sire woreda where small farmers rely on maize and common bean crops. The area grapples with soil degradation, fertility loss, and limited access to agricultural technologies. In response to these challenges, the RAISE-FS project, in partnership with the … Continue reading Farmers witness promising results of maize andcommon bean innovations in Sire Woreda
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