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
Second food safety technical working group meeting advances collaborative efforts in Bahir Dar
On October 27, 2025, SWR Ethiopia's RAISE-FS project, in partnership with Bahir Dar University and the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA), Bahir Dar Branch, held the second meeting of the Food Safety Technical Working Group in Bahir Dar. This important gathering brought together 27 stakeholders from diverse sectors to discuss and tackle pressing food … Continue reading Second food safety technical working group meeting advances collaborative efforts in Bahir Dar
Scaling soybean in Southern Ethiopia: Bridging knowledge gaps with gender focused training on soybean agronomy and nutrition
Southern Ethiopia’s Sidama region is fast becoming a hub for soybean production and marketing, offering immense potential for economic growth and improved livelihoods. In line with this promising development, the SWR Ethiopia RAISE-FS project, in partnership with Hawassa University, has been spearheading efforts to scale up soybean innovations over the past four years. A key … Continue reading Scaling soybean in Southern Ethiopia: Bridging knowledge gaps with gender focused training on soybean agronomy and nutrition
Unlocking the potential of soybean in Southern Ethiopia: Key take aways from soybean innovation platform
South Ethiopia is emerging as a region with immense potential for soybean production and marketing. Recognizing this opportunity, SWR Ethiopia, in partnership with Hawassa University, has been actively working to validate soybean innovations and foster collaboration among stakeholders in the soybean value chain. In a significant step towards this goal, a soybean innovation platform workshop … Continue reading Unlocking the potential of soybean in Southern Ethiopia: Key take aways from soybean innovation platform
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
Faba Bean and Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato innovation packages visit at Boloso Bombe woreda
Areka Agricultural Research Centre, in collaboration with the SWR Ethiopia RAISE-FS project, organized a field visit to showcase the promising results of faba bean and Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato innovation packages. The event was held at Zaba and Fara Ocha kebeles in Boloso Bombe woreda and brought together farmers, agricultural experts, and researchers to share … Continue reading Faba Bean and Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato innovation packages visit at Boloso Bombe woreda
Exploring progress and collaboration in implementing EFBDGs pilot: A collaborative effort for a healthier nation
In a collaborative effort to promote a healthier nation, the Ministry of Agriculture, in partnership with the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), FAO, and the Ministry of Education, recently organized a workshop and field visit to evaluate the progress of the Ethiopian Food Based Dietary Guidelines (EFBDGs) implementation pilot program in selected woreda of the … Continue reading Exploring progress and collaboration in implementing EFBDGs pilot: A collaborative effort for a healthier nation
Revolving Seed Schemes: A promising path to a resilient seed sector in Tigray
Following the conflict and the drought, Tigray’s farming communities have had a difficult time continuing their livelihoods in agriculture. These hardships have caused agricultural and livestock farming to drastically decline, putting the region on the verge of famine. A revolving seed scheme has been implemented in recognition of the urgent need of these communities, providing … Continue reading Revolving Seed Schemes: A promising path to a resilient seed sector in Tigray
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