Directory 2020 Extension

Research Extension 2020 Directory
Agricultural Extension and

Communication Research
Directorate
Research Directory
2020/2021
Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural

[1] Research
Agricultural Extension and

Communication Research
Directorate
Research Directory
2020/2021
2013 E.C
Website: http://www.eiar.gov.et
Tel.: +251-11-6462633
Fax: +251-11-6461294
P.O.Box 2003
Addis Ababa
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Contents
Summary of project and activities 1
Project 1: Demonstration of Advanced Agricultural Technologies

and Innovations 2
Project 2: Large Scale Demonstration and Commercialization of selected

agricultural technologies 23
Project 3: Enhancing Technological and Institutional Capacity of 30

Farmers and youth groups
Project 4: Women Targeted Technology and Innovation promotion 35
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1. Introduction
Agricultural Extension and Communication Research Directorate (AEC) is one of EIAR research
programs to coordinate dissemination; capacity building; partnership and participatory research and
generate feedback from beneficiaries. The ultimate goal of this directorate is to enhance adoption of
EIAR generated technologies and innovations for productivity and production goals. Major
approaches are on-farm and cluster based demonstrations, training, Field days, use of media and
commodity specific innovation platforms. For 2020/2021(2013 EC), under this directorate four
projects, 84 ongoing and 31 new activities are approved for 2020/21.
Demonstration of advanced technologies and innovation project uses pre extension demonstration
plots and participatory farmers’ research group to create awareness and demand on newly released
sets of innovations or technologies (3-5 options). The project also covers interventions in unaddressed
areas to create awareness and capacity in the existing technologies. It creates opportunity for users to
compare the new technology and innovation among the options against their practices. This project
provide feed for research and also for the extension system. Under this project there 26 ongoing and
22 new activities for 2020/21.
Large scale demonstrations and commercialization project is to test and support commercialization of
EIAR technologies at large scale to initiate technology based agribusiness development. Its uses large
scale demonstrations (LSD) as interface to leverage linkage of research institution based extension
and MoA extension programs in high national priority commodities. This project incubate EIAR
technologies proved in the demonstration trials to identify the path ways for commercialization.
Under this project there are 39 ongoing and 3 new activities for 2020/21.
Enhancing Technological and Institutional Capacity of Farmers and youth groups Project is to
influence and strengthen group learning and action through EIAR technologies. The purpose of this
project is to support farmers organizations like community based seed producers cooperatives,
farmers training centers and youth agribusiness incubate(service providers) through targeted supply of
new technologies and related capacity building trainings and experience sharing events. Facilitation of
linkages and partnership for these farmers and youth groups along EIAR generated technologies will
facilitate the uptake of innovations. Under this project there are 11 ongoing and 2 new activities
approved for 2020/21.
Women focused Technology promotion project is designed to women farmers by addressing the
existing technology access gaps, low adoption of women farmers and related capacity building
activities. This project will serve to address women specific agricultural problems and also promote
women friendly EIAR technologies that reduce drudgery. Under this project 8 on going and 4 new
activities are approved for 2020/2021.
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1. Demonstration of Advanced Agricultural Technologies and
Innovations project
Implementing Centers and Activities
1.1. Ambo Agricultural Research Center
Ongoing Activities (#3)
Activity 1: Demonstration and Evaluation of bread wheat Varieties with Recommended

Package in west and south West Shewa zone of Oromia
Objectives:
 To create awareness on improved bread wheat varieties and to show the varieties used as
alternate seed source for wheat production
 Increasing farm income by reducing production cost to improve rural livelihood.\
Expected outputs:
• Created awareness on the farmers about improved technology
• Full package technologies accessed and adopted by farmers
• Demand of emerging agro-industrial for raw materials and export quality product
• Improved Production and productivity of the selected crops, income and food security of
farmers.
• 40% of women participated on large scale demonstration
Source of Fund: Public (Government Fund
Duration: 1, July 2011- 2013(3 years / EC
Target Areas/Location: West and South West Shewa Zones (Ambo, Leben jawi, Gendeberet,
Abunagenedbrte, Midakegn, and Jibat)
Responsible Persons: Yenenesh D., Soruma G., Azeb B., Alem J., Aynalem D., Bedaso J. and
Gutu D.
Activity 2: Demonstration and Evaluation of improved lowland sorghum varieties with associate
management practice.
Objectives:
 To demonstrate improved sorghum varieties in potential production areas;
 To promote the best performed varieties in the districts and
 To assess and document the perception of farmers about improved sorghum varieties
Expected Outputs:
 Demonstrated and promoted the improved/released sorghum varieties.

 Availed a potential seed source of the sorghum technology/ies on farmers' hand.
 Supplied food security options in having new technology.
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 Assessed end users’ perception and feedback about the improved sorghum technology
 Produced a research report or Prepared document
Source of Fund: Public Fund (Government Fund)
Duration: 1, July 2011 - 2013 (3 years) EC
Target Areas/Location: - Abuna G/B and Gendebrte woreda of W/Shewa
Responsible Persons: - Soruma G., Alem J., Aynalem D., Yenenesh D., Azeb B., Gutu D., Bedaso J.,
Chala Ch - Crop Agronomist/ and Shashitu B.-Weed Sc researcher,
MARC or Bako ARC breeders, AARC
Activity 3: Demonstration and Evaluation of Improved new Teff Varieties in Ethiopia
Objectives:
 To demonstrate advanced newly released agricultural technology on large scale
demonstration farming system
 To improve farmers’ awareness, access to and adoption of full package production
technologies of selected commodities;
 To improve production and productivity of the selected commodities
 To create access for available technology unaddressed location and community
Expected out puts:

farmers.
• 720 ha of land will be covered.
Duration: 1, July 2011- 30 June 2013 (3 years) EC
Target Areas/Location: West and S/West Shoa zone of Oromia woredas (Ambo, Tokie Kutaye Dendie
Gendeberet and Abuna genedberete liben jawi,woilsoo and Becho)
Responsible person: Azeb B. Soruma G. Yenenshe D, Alem J. Aynalem D Bedaso J, and Gutu D.
1.2. Assosa Agricultural Research Center
Ongoing Activities (1)
Activity 1: - Nursery Based Fruit Technology Promotion
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Objectives
 To assist farmers getting access to improved horticultural technologies and enhance
productivity, quality and safety in potential belts and specialize in certain products.
 To help farmers, through a joint learning exercise, improve pre- and post-harvest
horticultural crops management, value addition , market and industrial access.
 To strengthen farmers linkage along the value networks.
Duration: 1, July 2008- 30, June 2013 (5 years) EC
Target Areas/Location: Assosa Zone
Responsible person: Hawa M,. Horticultural team
1.3. Bako National Maize Research Center
New Activity (#2)

Activity 1: Strengthening Seed Company based new maize variety demonstration and
promotion in Ethiopia
Objectives:
 To demonstrate newly released maize technologies using seed company farms
 To create demand for new varieties developed by national program
 To strengthen partnership with seed company to promote research products
 To create access for available technology thorough seed company
Duration: - 1, July 2012- 30, June 2015(3 years) EC
Target Areas/Location: Private seed company operating in West Shewa, East Wollega,
Responsible Person: Samason Teferea
Activity 2:- Demonstration and evaluation of newly released maize varieties in different agro
ecologies of Ethiopia
Objectives
 To promote highland maize production
 To enable & enhance the transfer & availability of highland maize varieties in the area.
 To accelerate technology, skill, knowledge and management practices of the producers.
Source of Fund:- Public Fund (Government Fund)

Duration: - 1, July 2012- 30, June 2015(3 years) EC
Target Areas/Location:- Gobuseyo, Ilugelan, Bakotibe, Sibusire,
Responsible Person: - Samuel Terefe
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1.4. Chiro Agricultural Research Center
Objectives:
 To Promote the performance of newly released improved low land sorghum varieties
 To create awareness and interest on improved lowland sorghum varieties.
Duration: 1, July 2011- 30, June 2014(3 years)
Target Areas/Location: Miesso, Gumbi bordede and Gemechise
Responsible Person: Aseged .W,Amesalech.Y Kedir .M
New activity (1)
Activity 1: Demonstrations and evaluation of advanced common bean and cowpea technologies
Objectives:
 To evaluate the performance newly released varieties common bean and cowpea with their
production practice for increased production
 To develop awareness and interest on improved common bean and cowpea varieties among
farmers and agricultural experts
Duration: 1, July 2012 – 30, June 2015(3 years) EC
Target Areas/Loction: Miesso and Gumbibordode
Responsible Person: Aseged.W, Mestawal.G,Derara.S and Husein
1.5. Debre Markos Agricultural Research Center

New Activities (2)
Activity 1: Demonstration and evaluation of released and registered forage crop varieties in
selected districts of Ethiopia
Objectives
 To promote and demonstrate improved forage
 To increase smallholder awareness on improved forage production
 To improve the availability of livestock feeds
 To improve the biomass yield, management and utilization practice of improved forage grass
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Duration: 1, July 2012 – 30, June 2015 (3 years) EC
Target Areas/Location: Aneded, Sinan and Gozamin Woredas
Responsible person: Anduamlak A., Mezgebu G., and Baynesagn W.
Activity 2: Demonstration and evaluation of newly released maize varieties in different agro
Objectives
 To promote highland maize production
 To enable & enhance the transfer & availability of highland maize varieties in the area.
Target Areas/Location: Aneded, Gozamin and Basolibendistricts
Responsible person: Anduamlak A., and Cereals research team
1.6. Debre Zeit Agricultural Research Center

Ongoing activities (3)
Activity 1: Demonstration and Evaluation of Durum Wheat varieties in potential Growing
Areas of Ethiopia
Objectives
• To demonstrate newly released durum wheat technologies to farmers.

• To improve famers` knowledge and skill on Durum wheat production and management
practice,
• To collect feedback on the performance of the technologies.
Source of Fund: - Public Fund (Government Fund)
Duration: 1, July 2011 and 30, June 2013 (3 years) EC
Target Areas/Location: Ambo, Dendi, E/lefo, Welmera, Akaki, Galan, Ginbechu, Ada, Lume,
Minjar, L/chekwala, A/Tena, Bishoftu
Responsible Persons: Truayint M., Keflagn y., and Desalegn W.
Activity 2: Demonstration and Evaluation of market oriented improved spices and Management
Practices
Objective:
• To evaluate yield performance of black cumin and fenugreek varieties under farmers’
management
• To create awareness on the availability and importance of the new black cumin and fenugreek
varieties
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Duration: 1, July 2011- 30, June 2013 /3 years/ EC
Target Areas/Location: Lume, Minjar and gimbichu
Responsible Person(s): Truayinet M., Mohammed A., Abune G., Desalegn W., Kefelegn Y. and
chick pea team
Activity 3: Demonstration and Evaluation of Improved new Teff Varieties in Ethiopia

Objectives
 To evaluate yield performance of tef varieties under farmers’ management
 To create awareness on the availability and importance of the new tef varieties
 Measure farmers’ perception towards improved tef varieties by gender
 To enhance farmers’ knowledge and skill of application/use of the technology

Target Areas/Location: Adea, Lume Minjar Gimbichu, Alemtena
Person responsible: Truayinet M. Kefelegn Y. and Desalegn W.
New Activities (1)

Activity 1: Integrated Agricultural Innovation Demonstration village establishment in selected
watershed
Objectives
 Demonstrating available and appropriate innovations in an integrated manner to farmers in
the target technology village;
 Creation of sustainable institutional linkage among relevant stakeholders;
 To establish permanent demonstration and learning site
 To promote many technologies, good agricultural practices at one place
Target Areas/Location:- Adea
Person responsible: Truayinet M., Mohammed A., Abune G., Desalegn W., Kefelegn Y. and chick
pea team
1.7. Fogera Agricultural Research Center

Activity 1: Nursery Based Fruit Technology Promotion

Objectives
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 To enhance the transfer and availability of fruit technologies through creation of
sustainable institutional linkage among relevant stakeholders in the fruit value chain
 Facilitation of the capacity development for fruit technology multipliers
 Creation of efficient distribution system by developing viable business-models for
planting materials supply
Duration: 1, July 2011 – 30June 2013 (3 years) EC
Target Areas/Location: Dera, Libokemkem and Fogera
Responsible Persons: Endayen M. Misganaw A. seged, kasie and Horticulture team
Activity 2: Demonstration and Evaluation of Companion Crops for Inter-cropping with Onion
Production in the Off-season
Objectives:
 To evaluate economic feasibility of inter cropping technology under farmers management
 To create awareness on the importance of onion intercropping
 To enhance farmers knowledge and skill of application intercropping technologies
Target Areas/Location: Libokemkem, Fogera and Dera Districts
Responsible persons: Endayen.M, Seged A, Misganaw A, and Horticulture research team
Activity 3: Demonstration and Evaluation of Improved Onion Varieties in the Off-season
Objectives:
 To evaluate yield performance of improved onion varieties on farmers' fields.
 To crate farmers awareness on improved onion varieties
 To enhance knowledge and skill of onion management practices on farmers fields
Target Areas/Location: Libokemkem, Fogera and Dera Districts
Responsible persons: Misganaw, A., Endayen.M,Seged A,. and Horticulture research team
New Activity (1)
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watershed
Specific Objectives
 Demonstrating in an integrated manner available and appropriate technologies to farmers in
the target demonstration sites
 Creating mechanism for sustainable supply of technologies
 Facilitate enhanced technology adoption
 Creating market linkages
 Use the site to demonstrate to wider stakeholders
Target Areas/Location: Libo-kemkem and Fogera (Kebeles : Qirigna and Quhar Abo)
Responsible persons: Endayen M. seged Misganaw A. kasie M, Crop research, Mechanization,

Natural Resource and Technology Multiplication and Seed Research Teams
1.8. Holetta Agricultural Research Center

New Activity (3)
Activity 1: Pre-extension demonstration of Rhizobia inoculants on Chickpea and faba bean in
south west shewa zone of kersa malima district
Objectives
 To demonstrate and promote Rhizobial inoculants on Chickpea and faba bean
 To equip farmers with knowledge using Rhizobial inoculants on chickpea and faba bean
 To create demand to scaling up Rhizobial inoculants technology on chickpea the coming
cropping season
Duration: 1July 2012 – 30, June 2013 (1 year) EC
Target Areas/Location: Keresa Malima

Person responsible: - Ayalew, Cherent, leyousew, Endale, Hana, Aber , Mulugeta
Activity 2: Demonstration of Integrated (Combined) Nutrient management of Organic and

Inorganic Fertilizers to Increase Yield of food Barley and Improve Soil fertility
Objectives
 To demonstrate and promote combined Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers to Increase Yield of
food Barley and Improve Soil fertility
 Equip farmers with knowledge of combined Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers utilization.
 Increase Yield of food Barley and Improve Soil fertility
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 To create demand and sympathetic condition to scaling up of combined Organic and
Inorganic Fertilizers to Increase Yield of food Barley and Improve Soil fertility
Duration: 1 July 2012 – 30, June 2014 (2 year) EC
Target Areas/Location: Welmera Districte Rob Gebeya Kebele and Ejere district Damotu Kebele
Person responsible: Ayalew , Cherent , Leyousew, Endale, Hana, Gerema, Zeleke, Matiyas

watershed
Objectives:
 To demonstrate and promote acid soil management technologies for soil and crop
productivity
 To equip farmers with knowledge about Acid soil and liming
 To crate sympathetic condition to scaling up lime technology on faba bean and barley
Expected outputs:
 Acid soil management technologies for acid soil reclamation will be demonstrated and
promoted
 Farmers knowledge on Acid soil and liming will be improved
 Demand to scaling up lime technology on faba bean and barley will be created
Duration: 1July 2012 – 30, June 2013 (1 year) EC
Target Areas/Location: Welmera Wereda(Telecho Kebele) ,North Shewa Degem wereda
Person responsible: Ayalew A, Hana, Liyusew, Endale, Chernet, Derebe,

Getahun, Musefa, Fikadu
1.9. Jimma Agricultural Research Center


Objective:
 To enhance the transfer and availability of fruit technologies through creation of sustainable
fruit technology multipliers
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Target Areas/Location: Jimma, Ilubabor, Bunno bedele , west wollega, yem special woreda and
Kafa Zones
Persons Responsible: Werku D, Mohammed A., Mekides S. Borhansa M., and. Mesfin S.,
Mathewos S. and Tilahun D.
Activity 2: Demonstrations and commercialization of advanced pineapple technologies
Objectives:
 To promote small scale pineapple and banana production and enhance the adoption of the
technology
 To demonstrate pineapple and banana as a means of income diversification.
Target Areas/Location: Jimma , Ilu Ababor ,Bunno Bedele and Keffa zone
Responsible persons: Mohammed A., Mathewos M., Borhansa M.,
Mekdes S., Tewodros M. (PhD.)
Activity 3: Demonstration of improved weed management practices south west and west of
Ethiopia
Objective:
 To demonstrate improved weed management practices recommended for coffee.
Target Areas/Location: Jimma, Ilu Ababor west wollega zone
Responsible persons: Mekdes S., Borhansa M., Mohammed A, Worku D., Tadesse E.,. and Tilahun
D. Dawit Bikila.
Activity 4: Demonstration and Evaluation of improved coffee varieties in Dawuro Zone konta
special woreda
Objectives:
 To promote improved coffee varieties
 To promote improved coffee agronomic practices
 To enhance the farmers’ awareness on the contribution of improved coffee
technologies on the coffee productivity & production.
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Target Areas/Location: Dawuro zone (Tocha , Isera, Kechi , Mari) & Konta woreda
Responsible Persons: Mekdes S.,Mohammed A., Borhansa M., Wubishet T.,Fekadu T.(PhD), Sisay K.
Activity 5: Demonstration and Evaluation of Intercropping of coffee with banana in Dawuro

zone and Konta special woreda
Objectives
• To promote coffee-banana intercropping technologies to the farmers of the study areas
• To create awareness for the farmers on coffee banana intercropping technology in scientific
way.
• To change the farmers’ mono cropping culture to agro-forestry concept.
Target Areas/Location: Dawuro zone & konta special woreda

Responsible person: Mekdes S., Mohammed A. Borhansa M.Wubshet T. worku D.,
1.10. Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center (KARC)

Practices
Objectives:
 To demonstrate improved spices technologies & create awareness & demand
 To improve access ,availability & utilizations of improved spices technologies
Expected outputs:
 Farmer’s awareness towards seed spices production, and utilization will improved.
 Farmers will be acquainted with the improved varieties of the seed spices and demand will be
created among farmers on production of the varieties.
Target Areas/Locations: Tena & Gobes
Responsible persons: Sintayehu.A.Messay.H ,Dr.Fekadu G., Awoke A., Gizaw W., Zewge
B.,Tsehay .T
New Activity (3)
Activity 1:- Demonstration and popularization of malt barley technologies in selected districts of
Arsi & west Arsi zones
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Objectives
 To create wider awareness and demand on selected improved malt barely varieties in the
targeted districts.
 To enhance farmers’ knowledge and skill on malt barley production and management
packages.
 To strengthen the linkages and network of farmers, development actors and other stakeholders
on technology promotion and dissemination.
Expected outputs
 The accesses, availability, & utilization of improved seed of malt barley varieties will
improved
 The capacity of farmers to produce IV MB will improved
 The institutional linkage among actors will strengthened
Target Areas/Locations: Tio,Chole, Ho/Wabi, Lemu/B,Munesa & Kofale
Responsible persons: Sintayehu A., Messay.H. ,Adane .C,Shemelis.G.Amberbere
Activity 2: Demonstration of Garlic technologies in selected Districts of Arsi Zone
Objectives:
 To demonstrate and transfer improved onion production technology
 To increase onion production and make the farmers benefited
Expected output:
• Farmers will be aware and equipped about improved onion production technologies,
postharvest handling of onion
Responsible body:- Mesay Hailu, Sintayehu Abebe, Demis F., Desta Ts.
Activity 3: Demonstration and evaluation of Newly released maize varieties in different agro
Objectives
 To demonstrate highland maize & create awareness as well as demand
 To improve access ,availability & utilizations of improved HL maize
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Expected outputs:
 Farmer’s awareness towards highland maize production and utilization will improve.
 Farmers will be acquainted with the improved varieties of the highland maize and demand
will be created among farmers
Responsible Persons: Marta.G, SintayehuA.AbiyB,shemelis.T,worku.B,Terfe .T
1.11. Mehoni Agricultural Researh Center

Ongoing Activity (3)
Activity 1: Establishing model demonstration and training sites for commercial citrus variety
production
Objectives
• To introduce and create awareness on availability and importance of Valenshia & PWA citrus
varieties
• To evaluate the production and economic profitability of introduced varieties
• To generate valuable feedback used as input for further citrus progress
Souce of Fund: Public Fund (Government Fund)
Target Areas/Location: Raya alemata and Rayaazebo
Responsible person: Getnet Bihonegne, Gebre Hagos, Haile Abebe and others
Activity 2:- Demonstration and Evaluation of improved lowland sorghum varieties with
associate management practice.
Objectives
• To introduce improved sorghum varieties and corresponding agronomic practice for the study
area.
• To initiate and establish sorghum innovation platform that contribute for technology
promotion.
• To evaluate the performance and economic feasibility of sorghum varieties on farmers’ field.
Target Areas/Location: Raya alameda , Raya azebo and Embalage.
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Responsible person: Getnet B., Gobezayehu, Birhane ,Gebre H.
Activity 3:- Demonstration and Evaluation of Improved new Teff Varieties in Ethiopia
Objectives
 To introduce and create awareness on availability of selected dagim and filagot varieties in
the target area.
 To evaluate the efficiency of variety and their profitability under small-scale farmers’
condition.
 To strengthen partnership with key actors of agricultural innovation system for continuous
information and knowledge flow.
Target Areas/Location: Endamehoni, (Raya azebo & Korem)
Responsible persons: Getnet B., Gebre H.,Girma Degfe, and others.
1.12. Melkasa Agricultural Research Center

Objectives:
 To Promote the performance of newly released improved low land sorghum varieties
 To create awareness and interest on improved lowland sorghum varieties.

Duration: 1, July 2011- 30, June 2014(3 years)
Target Areas/Location: Miesso, Gumbi bordede and Gemechise
Responsible Person: Fistum M., Belay R., Gemechu G., Gadissa E., and Berhanu A.,
New Activity (3)

Activity 1: Demonstrations and evaluation of advanced common bean and cowpea technologies
Objectives
 To improve farmers’ access to and adoption of full package common bean production
technologies;
 To improve the common bean production and commercialization
 To document and share best practices, experiences, and lessons
Expected Outputs:
 Full package technologies accessed and adopted by 160 farmers;
 Production and productivity of common bean, and income of farmers improved by 25%
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 One common bean production leaflet produced
Target Areas/Location: ATJK and Shala districts
Responsible persons, centers: - Fistum M., Belay R., Gemechu G., Gadissa E., and Berhanu A.,
Activity 2: Demonstration and evaluation of improved onion varieties with their associated
management practices
Objectives
 To evaluate the performance newly released varieties of Onion with their production practices
for increased production
 To create awareness and develop confidence among farmers and development agents,
agricultural experts and policy makers
Expected outputs:
• At least 3 field days organized every year the demonstrated of onion 600 users and
stakeholders visit the demos
• 25 onion producers participated and 100 users in onion and mass awareness created using TV
and radio.
• One reports and two materials (1 leaf leaflet and 1 poster) produced for scaling out produced
Target Areas/Location: Adama, Dugda, Lume and Fantale districts for irrigation. Lode Hetosa,
Boset and Dodota districts for main season rainfall.
Responsible Persons: Gemechu G., Gadisa E., Tesfa B., Jibicho G.
Objective:
• To demonstrate/ promote production of recommended and released forage crop varieties to
farmers
Expected output:
• At least five farmers will participate and 50 farmers will observe/ learn in year one; Ten
farmers will participate and 100 farmers will visit/ learn in year three; at least 15 farmers will
participate and 200 farmers will learn in year three.
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Duration: 1, July 2012 – 30,June 2015 (3 years) EC
Target Areas/Location (s): Melkassa, Mieso, and Arsi Negele
Responsible Person: Aklilu Mekasha
1.13. Pawe Agricultural Research Center

Activity 1: Demonstration of recently released variety of papaya in Metekel and Awi zone
Objectives:
 To demonstrate and popularize adapted papaya varieties.
 To select best variety/ies for next pre-scaling up
Duration: 1, July 2011- 30, June 2014 (3 years / EC
Target Areas/Location: Pawe and Jawi districts
Responsible Person(s): Talefe A, Bewket G.,, & Flagote A.
Activity 2:- Demonstration of ground nut variety in Awi zone of jawe woreda
Objectives:
 To identify the potential of new varieties of ground nut relative to the check on farmers’ field
 Popularize the varieties to farmers and experts
Duration: 1, July 2011- 30, June 2014 (3 years / EC
Target Areas/Location: Dangur and Guba wereda of Metekel zone
Responsible Person(s): Talafe A, Yeshiwas S, and Zewdneh M
1.14. Sebeta National Fisheries and Aquatic Life Research Center

New Activities (2)
Activity 1: Demonstration of Hygienic Fish Processing Techniques in Lake Koka
Objectives:
 To create awareness on the importance of applying hygienic fish processing and utilization
practice/technique in fish based value adding process.
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 To create demand for more feasible fish processing and utilization practices
 Assess fisher’s perception and feedback on the demonstrated fish processing and utilization
technique.
Expected Outputs:
 Information on fisher’s awareness of hygienic fish processing and utilization technique will
be generated
 Information about the presence of demand on for more hygienic fish processing and
utilization techniques or options will be generated including the number of those who have
demanded and overall socio economic background of the participants
 Information on fishers’ perception of and their feedback on the demonstrated processing and
utilization technique will be generated
Duration: 1, July 2014- 30, June 2015 /2 years / EC
Target Areas/Location: Lake Koka
Responsible Person (s): Yared Mesfin, Yared T., Hayelom B. and Eyob Bezabeh
Activity 2: Demonstration of Integrated Fish- Vegetable production System
Objectives:
 To create awareness on more efficient and alternative system of fish farming and means for
obtaining multiple harvest under one system
 Assess farmers perception of the demonstrated fish- vegetable/herb production system at
NFALRC
 To establish a permanent on station training and demonstration site for different stakeholders
coming to the center for the purpose of learning/experience sharing.
Expected Outputs
• Information on the performance of the fish-vegetable/herb integrated production system is
known in terms of yield and its overall state.
• Information on the awareness level of farmers about the demonstrated system, their
perception of the same and overall feedback on the event is known.
• Permanent on station demonstration, training and learning site is established
Duration: 1, July 2013- 30, June 2014 /2 years /
Target Areas/Location: National Fisheries and Aquatic Life Research Center (NFALRC).
Responsible Person (s): Yared Mesfin, Dawit Addisu and Eyob Bezabeh
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1.15. Tepi National Spice Research Center (TNSRC)

Practices
Objectives:
 to introduce, train and demonstrate vanilla production technology
 promote Vanilla production technology for potential users
Target Areas/Location: Sheka , Bench maji and Majang zones
Responsible Person (s): Teka T ,
New Activity (1)

Objectives:
 to evaluate the performance and socio-economic feasibility of the technology under farmer’s
management condition in the study area
 promote forage technologies in southwestern Ethiopia using a variety of extension
approaches.
Duration: - 1, July 2013- 30, June 2015 /3 years / EC
Target areas/Location: Yeki, Menit shasha and Sheko Woreda
Responsible persons: Teka T & Wondimagegn K
1.16. Werer Agricultural Research Center

New Activity (1)
Activity 1: Demonstrations and evaluation of advanced cotton technologies
Objectives
 To transfer proven and promising cotton technologies to large number of small and large
cotton producers at Afar, Oromia and SPNN
 To increase adoption of proven cotton technologies thereby contribute to increase production,
productivity of cotton commodity
 To transfer knowledge and skill of research finding among cotton producers, DAs,
agricultural experts and researchers through capacity building and experience sharing.
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 To identify and document existing cotton technology promotion gap and suggest future cotton
research
Expected Outputs:
 Four (4) Proven cotton varieties and one (1) cotton defoliant technology will be promoted
and adopted at major cotton growers areas
 A total of three to five thousands cotton growers directly or indirectly beneficiaries and get
access to get information and knowledge of proven cotton technology
Target Areas/Location: Afar, Southern people nation and nationality and upper awash basin of
Oromia national regional state.
Responsible person: Responsible person: - Adem K., Donis G., Arkeb G., Mardasa B., Samuel, D.,
and Yonas B.
1.17. Wondo Genet Agricultural Research Center

Objectives
 To demonstrate and evaluate the potential of improved avocado varieties under farmer
condition
 To promote avocado technology in cluster farming
Target Areas/Location:-W/genet, wondo, Soro, Aleta wondo, Sankura
Responsible Persons: Yuel T., Obsitu S. and Habtamu G.
Activity 2: Demonstrations and commercialization of advanced pineapple technologies
Objectives
 To evaluate management practice skill of pineapple producers
 To capacitate producers’ knowledge and skill on application/use of the technology
 To create farmers demand for new technologies
 To demonstrate and promote pineapple utilization
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Target Areas/Location:- Aleta wondo, Aleta Chuko and West Arsi
Responsible person: Yuel T., Obsitu S., and Habtamu G.
New Activity (2)

Objectives
 To increase forage production and accessibility
 To change farmers knowledge on utilization of improved forage technologies
 To create demand on dissemination and use of the forage through farmer-to-farmer extension
approach
 To collect farmers feedbacks on the forage technologies

Target Areas/Location:- Arsi negelle, Shashemene, wondo, kofele and H/Arsi
Responsible person: Yuel T., Obsitu S., and Aman G..
Activity 2: Demonstrations and Evaluation of advanced coffee technologies
Objectives
 To demonstrate coffee variety technologies to model farmers
 To create knowledge, information and skill exchange on improved coffee production
practices among farmers
 To increase coffee production, productivity and income of smallholder coffee farmers
Target Areas/Location:- Wonago and Yirgachefe
Responsible person: Yuel T., Getu M., Obsitu S., and Leta A..
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2. Large Scale Demonstration and Commercialization Project
Activities under the first research project and Implementing Centers are shown below.

Ongoing Activities (#4)
Activity 1: Demonstrations and commercialization of advanced maize technologies using Large
scale demonstrations
Objectives:
 To demonstrate advanced, improve agricultural technology on large scale demonstration
farming system
Expected out puts:

farmers.
Source of Fund: Public (Government)
Target Areas/Location: West Shoa zone of Oromia five (Ambo, liben jawi, tokie kutaye, Genedberete
and Abunagenedbrte)
Responsible person: Azeb B. Soruma G. Alem J. Yenenshe D., Aynalem Bedaso J. and, Gutu D.
Activity 2: Demonstrations and commercialization of advanced Teff technologies using Large

General Objectives
 To demonstrate Dagem and Kuncho improve teff variety in cluster based with recommended
agronomic practice in large scale by using cluster farming approach
Specific objectives
 To demonstrate advanced newly released agricultural technology on large scale
demonstration farming system
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Expected outputs:
farmers.
Target Areas/Location: West and S/West Shoa zone of Oromia woredas (Ambo, Tokie Kutaye
Dendie Gendeberet and Abuna genedberete liben jawi,woilsoo and
Becho)
Responsible person: Azeb B. Soruma G. Yenenshe D, Alem J. Aynalem D Bedaso J,
and Gutu D.
Activity 3: Demonstrations and commercialization of advanced wheat technologies using Large

 Objectives:
 To create awareness on improved bread wheat varieties and to show the varieties used as
alternate seed source for wheat production
 Increasing farm income by reducing production cost to improve rural livelihood.
Expected output:-
 Created awareness on the farmers about improved technology
 Full package technologies accessed and adopted by farmers
 Demand of emerging agro-industrial for raw materials and export quality product
 Improved Production and productivity of the selected crops, income and food security of
farmers.
 40% of women participated on large scale demonstration
 180 ha of land will be covered.
Duration: 1, July 2011- 2015(5 years /EC
Target Areas/Location: West and South West Shewa Zones (Ambo, Lebn jawi, Gendberet,
Abunagenedbrte, Meda kegn, and Jibat)
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Responsible Persons: Yenenesh D., Soruma G., Azeb B., Alem J., Aynalem D., Bedaso J. & Gutu
D.
Activity 4: Demonstrations and commercialization of advanced food and malt barely
technologies using Large scale demonstrations
General Objective
 To demonstrate improved food barely varieties (Adoshe and HB-1307) in West Shoa Zones
of Oromia.
Specific objectives
 To demonstrate the potentials of food barely varieties in the targeted areas
 To identify men and women preference for food barely varieties
 To improve famers knowledge and skill on food barely production and management practice,
 To collect feedbacks from farmers, DA, agricultural experts and other stakeholders on the
performance of the varieties.
Duration: 1, Julay 2012 – 30, June 2015 (3 years)

Target Areas/Location: - Ambo, Ilfata, and T/Kutaye districts of West Shoa Zone
Responsible Persons: Yenenesh D., Soruma G., Azeb B., Alem J., Aynalem D., Bedaso J. & Gutu
D.

Activity 1: - Demonstration and commercialization of advanced sorghum Technologies using
large scale demonstrations Approaches
General Objective
 The overall objective is to create awareness and wider access for recently released Sorghum
technologies using large scale demonstration approaches in the region to contribute for food
security.
Specific Objectives
 .To conduct large scale full package demonstrations of selected commodities for joint
learning
 To increase farmers awareness, access to and adoption of full package technologies of the
sorghum
 To contribute for improved the production and productivity
 To strengthen research and extension linkage for joint agricultural technology disseminations
 To document and share best practices, experience, and lessons of full package large scale
technology demonstration.
Expected outputs
• Awareness about the technologies will be increased
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• Access to improved seed will be improved
• It will contributed for production and productivity, and food security,
• The linkages
among, research, and extension for agricultural technology transfer strengthened
• Best practices, experience, and lessons of full package large scale sorghum technology
demonstration documented and shared.
Duration: - 1, July 2011- 30 June 2013 (3 years) EC
Target Areas/Location: - Homosha, Assosa and Bambasi.
Responsible person: Hawa M. sorghum researcher, NRM researcher and other discipline
Activity 2: - Demonstration and commercialization of advanced soybean technologies using

large scale demonstration approaches
General Objective
 The overall objective is to create awareness and wider access for recently released soybean
technologies using large scale demonstration approaches in the region to contribute for food
security.
Specific Objectives
 .To conduct large scale full package demonstrations for joint learning
 To increase farmers awareness, access to and adoption of full package technologies of the
soybean.
 To contribute for improved the production and productivity
 To strengthen research and extension linkage for joint agricultural technology disseminations.
 To document and share best practices, experience, and lessons of full package large scale
technology demonstration.
Expected outputs
 It will be Contributed for production and productivity, food security, emerging agro-industry
parks and export market development
 Awareness about the technologies will be increased
 Access to improved seed will be improved
 The linkages among agricultural research, and extension for agricultural technology transfer
strengthened
 Best practices, experience, and lessons of full package large scale soybean technology
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Activity 3: - Demonstrations and commercialization of advanced Banana technologies using

Large scale demonstrations
Objectives
 To assist farmers getting access to improved horticultural technologies and enhance
 To help farmers, through a joint learning exercise, improve pre- and post-harvest horticultural
crops management, value addition, market and industrial access.
 To strengthen farmers linkage along the value networks.
Duration;- 1, July 2011- 30 June 2015 (5 years) EC
Target Areas/Location: Assosa Zone
Responsible person: Hawa M, Horticultural team

Activity 1: Demonstration and commercialization of advanced sorghum Technologies using
Objectives
 To promote the performance of newly released highland sorghum varieties.
 To create awareness and interest on improved sorghum varieties among farmers, agricultural
expert and policy makers.
Duration: 1, July 2011- 30June,2013 (3 years) EC
Target Areas/ Location: - Doba, Tullo, Habro, Gemechise, Chelenko and Chiro
Responsible person/s: - Aseged.W,Derara.S,Amesalech.Yand ,Kedir
Activity 2: Demonstrations and commercialization of advanced maize technologies using

large scale demonstrations
Objective:
 To familiarize the various improved maize varieties to farmers at major maize growing areas
of lowlands of Western Harerghea
Duration: 1, July 2011-30, June2013 ( 3 years) EC
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Target Areas/Location: Oda roba and Oda Qeneni
Responsible Persons: Abdulfeta and Aseged
2.4. DebreMarkos Agricultural Research Center

Objectives:
• to improve farmers awareness, access to adoption of full package production of barely
• to improve production and productivity of barely
• to strengthen linkage with stakeholders for joint and effective dissemination efforts of
barely technology
• to document/share best practices, experiences, and lesson learned from largescale
demonstration of barely
Target Areas/Location: Sinan and Debay Tilat gin districts
Responsible Person: Anduamlak A., Mulugeta B., Belsti L., and Yalew M.

Objectives
 to improve farmers awareness, access to adoption of full package production of teff
 to improve production and productivity of teff
 to strengthen linkage with stakeholders for joint and effective dissemination efforts of
teff technology
 to document/share best practices, experiences, and lesson learned from largescale
demonstration of teff

Target Areas/Location: Awabel, Andedd, Shebel Berenta, and Enemay woredas,
Responsible Person: Anduamlak A., Alehegn W., Mulugeta B., and Yalew M.
Activity 3: Demonstrations and commercialization of advanced wheat technologies using large

Objectives:
 to improve farmers awareness, access to adoption of full package production of wheat
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 to improve production and productivity of wheat
 to strengthen linkage with stakeholders for joint and effective dissemination efforts of wheat
technology
 to document/share best practices, experiences, and lesson learned from largescale
demonstration of wheat
Target Areas/Location: Basoliben, Debre Elias, Gozamin and Aneded woredas,
Responsible Person: Anduamlak A., Aleghen W., Belsti L., & Yalew M.

Objectives:
 To create wider demand pull by reaching large number of users over relatively wider
geographical area
 To enhance institutional and functional linkages with key players through joint actions
and performances
 To improve farmers’ knowledge and skill of application of the improved durum wheat
technology
 To identify key bottlenecks of wider dissemination of wheat technology
Duration: 1,July 2011- 30, 2013 (3 years) EC
Target Areas/Location:- Adea lume Gimbichu, L/chiquala, E/lafo, welmera/Akaki
Responsible person: Truayinet M., Abune G., Mohammed A., Keflagn y., Desalegn W and Wheat
team
Activity 2: Demonstrations and commercialization of advanced Teff technologies using large
Objectives
geographical area
 To enhance institutional and functional linkages with key players through joint actions
and performances
 To improve farmers’ knowledge and skill of application of the improved tef technology
 To identify key bottlenecks of wider dissemination of tef technology
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Target Areas/Location: Adea, Lume, Minjar, Gimbichu, Liben, Werejarso, Akaki, Gelan, Berek
Guraghe and Silte zone…
Person responsible: Truayinet M. Desalegn W. and Kefelegn Y.
Activity 3: Demonstration and promotion of commercial avocado poduction villages for agro-
industries and export market
Objectives:
• To create wider demand pull by reaching large number of users
• To improve farmers’ knowledge and skill of application of the improved avocado
technology
• To identify key bottlenecks of wider dissemination of improved avocado technology
Target Areas/Location: Ada'a, Lume
Person responsible: Truayinet M., Mohammed A., Abune G., Desalegn W., Kefelegn Y. and fruit
team
New Actvity (1)
Activity 1: Demonstrations and commercialization of advanced chickpea technologies using
Objectives
geographical area
 To enhance institutional and functional linkages with key players through joint actions and
performances
 To improve farmers’ knowledge and skill of application of the improved chickpea technology
 To identify key bottlenecks of wider dissemination of chickpea technology
Target Areas/Location: Ada'a, Lume
Person responsible: Truayinet M. Desalegn W. Kefelegn Y. Chickpea team

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Activity 1: Demonstration and commercialization of Advanced Rice technologies using large
scale demonstration approaches
Objectives
 To create wider demand on improved rice technologies
 To create and strengthen linkage among possible actors
 To enhance technology multiplication and dissemination systems
 To improve Knowledge and skill of farmers and Development agents
Expected outcomes
 Rice technology adoption enhanced
 To create and strengthen linkage among possible actors
 To enhance technology multiplication and dissemination systems
 Improve Knowledge and skill of farmers and Development agents
Target Areas/Location:- Fogera

Person Responsibilities: Endayen, Misganaw, Seged ,Rice research team
Activity 2:- Demonstrations and commercialization of advanced faba bean and field pea
Objectives
 To create wider demand on the Faba bean with gall disease management technologies,
 To facilitate rapid diffusion and adoption of Faba bean production technologies among the
farming communities
 To create learning innovation platform among farmers and different stakeholders
Expected outputs:
 Faba bean gall disease managed and its production and productivity increased
 To create wider demand on the Faba bean with gall disease management technologies,
 facilitate rapid diffusion and adoption of Faba bean production technologies among the
farming communities
Target Areas/Location:- Farta , Este, Andabet, Gayint, Libo-kemkem district

Person Responsibilities: Misganaw , Endayen ,Seged, protection research team
2.7. Holetta Agricultural Research Center

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Objectives
technologies of selected commodities.
 To improve production and productivity of the selected commodities.
 To strengthen agricultural education, research and extension linkage for joint technology
dissemination efforts; and
 To document and share/or scale out best practices, experiences, and lessons learned from full
package large-scale technology demonstration of selected commodities.
Expected outputs
 Production and productivity of selected crops , and income and food security improved
 Linkage among different stakeholders at all level strengthened
 Best practices, experiences and lessons of full package LSD documented and shared
Target Areas/Location: North Shewa, South West Shewa and West Shewa zone of target districts of
Oromia.
Person Responsibilities:
 Extension Team (Chernet A., Hana A., Endale M., Ayalew A., Liyusew A. Telila)
 Protection- Dr, Girma, Belachew/Yitagsu, Bogale
 Crop- Dr. Brehane, Dr. Asnakech. Endeshawu, Nigusu
 Economics – Dr. Ali.
 NR/ Acid soil- Getahun, Yohanes
 Agronomy- Medemdemiaw

Objectives
• To improve farmers’ awareness, access to and adoption of full package production
• To improve production and productivity of the selected commodities.
• To strengthen agricultural education, research and extension linkage for joint
technology dissemination efforts; and
• To document and share/or scale out best practices, experiences, and lessons learned
from full package large-scale technology demonstration of selected commodities
Expected outputs
• Production and productivity of selected crops , and income and food security
improved
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• Linkage among different stakeholders at all level strengthened
• Best practices, experiences and lessons of full package LSD documented and shared
Oromia.
 Extension Team (Chernet A., Hana A., Endale M., Ayalew A., Liyusew A. Telila)
 Protection- Dr, Girma, Belachew/Yitagsu, Bogale
 Crop- Dr. Brehane, Dr. Asnakech. Endeshawu, Nigusu
 Economics – Dr. Ali.
 NR/ Acid soil- Getahun, Yohanes
 Agronomy- Medemdemiaw
Activity 3: Demonstrations and commercialization of advanced faba bean and field pea
Objectives
• To strengthen agricultural education, research and extension linkage for joint technology
• To document and share/or scale out best practices, experiences, and lessons learned from full
package large-scale technology demonstration of selected commodities
Expected outputs:
Oromia.
 Extension Team (Chernet A., Hana A., Endale M., Ayalew A., Liyusew A. Telila)
 Protection- Dr, Girma, Belachew/Yitagsu, Bogale
 Crop- Dr. Brehane, Dr. Asnakech. Endeshawu, Nigusu
 Economics – Dr. Ali.
 NR/ Acid soil- Getahun, Yohanes
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 Agronomy- Medemdemiaw

Objectives
• To document and share/or scale out best practices, experiences, and lessons learned from full
package large-scale technology demonstration of selected commodities
Expected outputs:
Oromia.
Person R Responsibilities:
New Activity (1)
Activity 1: Demonstrations and commercialization of advanced chickpea technologies using Large
Objectives
Expected outputs
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Oromia.
2.8. Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center

General objective
 The main objective of the project is to improve availability and use of wheat
technologies through Demonstration and popularization.
Specific objectives:
 To improve access ,availability and utilization of improved wheat technologies
 To create awareness on the importance of wheat technologies among farmers, DAs, SMSs
and other participant stakeholders,
 To improve farmers’ knowledge and skills on wheat production and management packages,
 To strengthen the institutional and other stakeholders linkages on agricultural research
outputs.
Expected outputs:
 The accesses, availability, & utilization of improved seed of bread wheat varieties will
improved
 The capacity of farmers to produce improved bread wheat will improved
 The institutional linkage among actors will strengthened
Duration: 1, July 2011 – 30 June 2015 (3 years) EC
Target Areas /Location: Tio,Ho/Wabi, Lemu/B,Munesa & robe arsi, Zewaydugda, Asasa, Hetosa,
Lodehetosa & Dodola
Person Responsibilities: Marta G. Sintayehu A., Messay.H. & respective crop breeder
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Activity 2: Demonstrations and commercialization of advanced faba bean and field pea
Objectives
 To demonstrate and create demand for improved fababean and field pea technologies
 To popularize faba bean and field pea technologies and meet farmers’ demand for
technologies
Expected outputs:
 Farmer’s awareness towards fababean production and utilization will improved.
 Farmers will be acquainted with the improved varieties of the fababean and demand will be
created among farmers
Duration: 1, July 2011 – 30 June 2015 (3 years) EC
Taget Areas/Location: Tiyo, Hetosa, Munesa, Chole, honkolowabe and Robe Arsi
Responsible persons: Marta .G Messay.H ,Sintayehu.A & Respective breeder
2.9. Mehoni Agricultural Researh Center

Objectives
• To create wider demand pull by reaching large number of users
• To enhance institutional and functional linkages with key players through joint actions and
performances
• To improve farmers’ knowledge and skill of application of the improved teff technology
• To identify key bottlenecks of wider dissemination of teff technology
Souce of Fund: Public Fund (Government Fund)
Target Areas/Location: T/haya, Meswaeti, H/Tekle haymnot, Korme
Responsible person: Getnet B., Gebre H. Girma D.
Activity 2: Demonstration and promotion of commercial avocado production villages for agro-
Objectives
 To introduce and create awareness on availability and importance of Pinkerton & Hass
avocado varieties.
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 To evaluate the economic return (profitability) of selected varieties under farmers practice.
Expected outputs:
 Pinkerton and Hass avocado varieties will be introduced to the target area and 20 farmers will
be selected for hosting the activity.
 Knowledge and skill of farmers will enhance via method and result demonstration, group
evaluation, tour and field day.
Feedbacks (input) will be generated from farmers for further technology advancement in the future
Target Areas/Location: raya azebo and raya alemata

Person Responsibilities: Getnet Bihonegne, Gebre Hagos, Haile Abebe and others

Activity 1: Demonstration and commercialization of advanced sorghum Technologies using
Objectives:
 To improve farmers awareness, access to and adoption of full package production technology.
 To create awareness of huge access to recently released agricultural technologies using large
scale demonstration
 To improve the production of Sorghum crop in the targeted areas.
 To promote sorghum field management technologies at large scale farmers’ field.
 To enhance productivity of sorghum crops using Cluster based Approach system

Duration: 1, July 2011 to- 30 June 2013 (2 years) EC.
Target Areas/Location: Central rift valley area (Lume, Dugda, ATJK, Adama and Dodota
districts)
Responsible persons, centers: Fistum M., Gadissa G., Belay R., Girma K., and Abebe
Activity 2: Demonstration and promotion of commercial avocado production villages for agro
Objectives:
 Improve income and nutrition of farm households
 Improve awareness and wider avocado technology adoption
 To document and share best practices, experience, and lessons
Expected Outputs:
 Three avocado production villages established
 Avocado production area enhanced by 9 %
 300 farmers directly benefited
 Best practices, experience, and lessons documented and shared
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Duration: 1, July 2012 to- 30 June 2015 (3 years) EC.
Target Areas/Location: Central rift valley area (Lume, Dugda, ATJK, Adama and Dodota districts)
Responsible persons: Fistum M., Gadissa G., Belay R., Girma K., and Abebe
Activity 3: Demonstrations and commercialization of advanced Banana technologies using

Objectives
 To assist farmers getting access to improved horticultural technologies and enhance
 To help farmers, through a joint learning exercise, improve pre- and post-harvest horticultural
crops management, value addition, market and industrial access.
 To strengthen farmers linkage along the value networks.

Target Areas/Location: Central rift valley area (Lume, Dugda, ATJK, Adama and Dodota districts)
Responsible person: Fistum M., Gadissa G., Belay R., Girma K., and Abebe

Objective:
• To demonstrate the potential of improved and locally the well adapted disease resistant bread
varieties; with some packages of production to farmers, development agents and the staffs
around the demonstration sites.
Expected out puts:

 Disease resistance bread wheat variety demonstrated and the best performed variety selected
for popularization.
 Awareness created on bread wheat production technologies for farmers and experts
Duration: 1, July 2011- 30, June 2015(3 years) EC
Target Areas/Location: Guagusa shikudad district (on three different kebeles)
Responsible person: Talefe ayele and Gedifew Gebrie
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Activity 2:- Demonstration and commercialization of Advanced Rice technologies using large
Objectives:
• To select the best yielder variety of rice
• To improve farmers productivity by using improved rice variety.
Expected outputs:
• The selected soybean variety is recommended for future popularization activities
• Soybean production and productivity increased.
Target Areas/Location: Pawe, Jawe and Dangur Districts
Responsible person: Talefe A, and Crop Research teams.
Activity 3: Demonstration and commercialization of advanced soybean technologies using large

Objectives
 To select the best yielder variety of soybean
 To improve farmers productivity by using improved soybean variety
Expected outputs:
 The selected soybean variety is recommended for future popularization activities
 Soybean production and productivity increased.
Responsible person: Talefe A, and Crop Research teams.
2.12. Werer Agricultural Research Center (WARC)

Activity 1: Demonstration and commercialization of advanced soybean technologies using large
General Objective
 To enhance access of Soybean technology transfer at lowland areas of Ethiopia
Specific Objectives
 To disseminate proven Soybean technologies for large number of producers in lowland areas
of Afar and bordering area of Oromia region.
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 To create access and awareness of Soybean technologies production and management
practice
Expected Outputs
 Proven lowland soybean technology will be promoted or disseminated
 Access and awareness of soybean technologies production and management practice
Target Areas/Location: lowland irrigated areas of Afar and Oromia region
Responsible person: Adem K., Shemels A,. Arebu

General objective
 To enhance access of irrigated wheat technology for lowland area of Ethiopia
Specific Objectives
 To transfer and increase access of proven irrigated wheat technologies for large number of
producers in lowland areas of Ethiopia.
 To contribute to reduce grain wheat import for coming three years by increasing production
 To access the overall socio-economic contribution irrigated wheat technologies on target
project areas
Expected outputs
 Nine (09) Proven lowland irrigated wheat varieties will be promoted at lowland areas
 In sum 40,000 farmers and agro pastoral households, 1300 (DAs, experts, researchers and
policy makers have aware on low land irrigated wheat production.
 One socio-economic contribution irrigated wheat document will be prepared and published
Target Areas/Location: lowland irrigated areas of Afar and Oromia region
Responsible person: Adem K., Getenet B., Mihratu.A., Tadious B., Haylu M.
2.13. Wolkite Agricultural Research Center

Activity 1: Demonstrations and commercialization of advanced maize technologies using large
Objectives
• To demonstrate maize varieties for further LSD
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Target Areas/Location: Abeshge, Mareko, Meskan and Sodo
Responsible person: Mohammed, Feta, Takele, Mesfin, Tesfaye, Bethel & Teshome

Objectives
• To strengthen agricultural education, research and extension linkage for joint
technology dissemination efforts; and
Expected output
Target Areas/Location: four potential bread wheat-producing woredas (Endegagn, Sodo, Kokir,
Marko and Ezha).
Person Responsibilities: Mohammed, Feta, Takele, Mesfin, Tesfaye, Bethel & Teshome
New Activity (1)
Activity 1: Demonstrations and commercialization of advanced chickpea technologies using

Objectives
• To demonstrate chickpea varieties for further LSD
Target Areas/Location: Abeshge, Woliso, Meskan and Sodo
Responsible person: Mohammed, Feta, Takele, Mesfin, Tesfaye, Bethel & Teshome
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2.14. Wondogenet Agricultural Research Center (WGARC)

Activity 1: Demonstrations and commercialization of advanced Banana technologies using
Objectives
 To demonstrate and evaluate the potential of improved Banana varieties under farmer
management
 To increase banana technology production and productivity
 To create demand on banana technology
Target Areas/Location: Hawela Tula, Boricha ,wondo, Arsi negelle, sankura, Aleta wondo and
Jajura
Responsible person: Yuel T., Obsitu S., Habtamu G., and Muluken P
Activity 2: Demonstrations and commercialization of advanced maize technologies using large

Objectives
 to evaluate and select well performed maize varieties for their localities, especially for dry
areas
 to enhance the skill and knowledge of farmers in maize variety and management practices
 to create demand on the importance of maize technology
Target Areas/Location: Sankura, Heban Arsi and Meskan
Responsible person: Yuel T., Obsitu S., and Mahmud M.
Activity 3:- Demonstration and promotion of commercial avocado production villages for agro
Objectives
 To demonstrate and evaluate the potential of improved avocado varieties under farmer
condition
 To promote avocado technology in cluster farming
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Target Areas/Location: W/genet, wondo, Soro, Aleta wondo, Sankura
Responsible person: Yuel T., Obsitu S. and Habtamu G.
3. Enhancing Technological and Institutional Capacity of Farmers and youth

groups Project

Activity 1: Strengthening seed producer farmer organization to enhance adoption of improved
varieties
Objective:
• To enhancing community-based seed production through timely transfer of newly released
improved varieties and increases household income and livelihoods
Source of Fund: Public (Government Fund)
Target Areas/Location: Ambo, liben jawi and Welso
Responsible Person(s): Alem J. Soruma G., Azeb B., Yenenesh D., Aynalem D., Bedaso J., and Gutu
D
Activity 2: Training and awareness creation on Safe use of Agro- chemicals and their
Application methods for youth group/Service providers in selected districts
Objective∶
• To transfer knowledge and skill of safe and rrecommended pesticide application for youth
group (service provider)
Specific Objectives:
• Reduced in appropriates pesticide application
• To create awareness on pesticide handling, spray application techniques, personal safety and
disposal systems
• To reduced hazards of pesticide on human envt and crop
• To create job opportunity for the youth
Expected out puts:

• Established Three youth group
• created awareness on pesticide handling, spray application techniques, personal safety and
disposal systems
• formalized youth group with ZBOA
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• Created Job opportunities for youths’ group
Duration ∶ 1, July 2012 – 30, June, 2014 (3 years) EC
Target Areas/Location:- Woliso, Ambo and Dendi woreda
Responsible Person: Azeb B. Soruma G. Alem J. Yenenshe D., Aynalem D., and Bedaso J., Gutu D
and collaboration with plant protection research team

varieties
General objective
 To improve access of communities to productive seed and Capacity leading to
sustainable agricultural production and equitable returns.
Specific Objectives
• To enhance the regional seed system in general and community based systems in particular
through timely transfer newly released technologies.
• creation of sustainable institutional linkage among actors of s seed multiplication
• capacitating actors of seed multiplication
Expected outputs
• The linkages
Source of Fund: Public Fund(Government Fund)
3.3. Bako National Maize Research Center

New Activity (1)
Activity 1: Establishing and strengthening maize Innovation platform (IP) to enhance
technology and Information dissemination
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Target Areas/Location:
Responsible person:

varieties
General objective
• To improve access of communities to productive seed and Capacity leading to sustainable
agricultural production and equitable returns.
Specific Objectives
Expected outputs:
• The linkages
Target Areas/Location: Oda roba and Oda Qeneni
Responsible person: Abdulfeta and Aseged

Activity 1:- Strengthening seed producer farmer organization to enhance adoption of improved
varieties
General objective
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 To improve access of communities to productive seed and Capacity leading to
sustainable agricultural production and equitable returns.
Specific Objectives
Expected outputs:
• The linkages
Target Areas/Location: Fogera, Dera and Libokemkem districts
Responsible person: Endayen M, Misganaw.A.Seged A. kasie M and Desalegn
New Activity (1)

Activity 1: Demonstration of Effective Seed Treatment Methods against Rice Sheath Rot
Disease
Production objectives
• To improve yield losses using improved management practices
• To evaluate yield performance and socio-economic feasibility of the technology under
farmers’ management
• To create awareness on the availability and importance of the technology
Learning objectives
• To improve knowledge and skill of farmers and development agents
Expected outputs
• To improve yield losses using improved management practices
• To evaluate yield performance and socio-economic feasibility of the technology under
farmers’ management
• To create awareness on the availability and importance of the technology
• To improve knowledge and skill of farmers and development agents

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Duration: 1, July 2012 – 2015 (3 years) EC
Target Areas/Location: Fogera, Dera and Libokemkem districts
Responsible person: Endayen M, Misganaw.A.Seged A. kasie M and Desalegn
3.6. Holetta Agricultural Research Center (DZARC)

Activity Title 1: Strengthening seed producer farmer organization to enhance adoption of
improved varieties
Objective:
 To build the technical capacity of rural primary schools in quality seed production
 To improve access to and adoption of new crop varieties,
 To increase availability of seeds of crop varieties generated in the research system
 To document and share best practices, experience and lessons of rural primary schools as
centers for seed production
Expected outputs
 Increased access and availability of improved seeds
 Seed producing schools will be technically capacitated
 Production and productivity will be improved
 Best practices, experiences, and lessons of seed production will be documented and shared
 Awareness in quality seed production will be crated for teachers, students, DAs and farmers
 Linkage among schools, research, and extension for technology transfer strengthened at all
level
Target Areas/Location: North Shewa zone (selected schools in Kuyu. Degem, Yaya Gulele districts
), West Shewa zone (selected schools in Ejere, Dendi, Ambo
districts), South West Shewa zone (selected schools in Tole,
Sedensodo, Goro districts)
Responsible persons: Chernet A., Ext. team; breeders from selected commodity; NRM/Acid
soil, Pathology; Entomology; weed; technology multiplication
and seed research, Agri. economics
Activity Title 2: Training and awareness creation on Safe use of Agro- chemicals and their
Application methods for youth group/Service providers in selected
districts
General Objective:
 To contribute for improving safe use and proper Application of pesticide through
knowledge and skill transfer
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Specific Objectives
 To build the technical skills, knowledge and attitude of youth group, retailers, farmers union
and experts on safe use, proper application and handling of pesticides.
 To reduce risks of pesticides miss use and abuse
 To increase crop production and productivity
 To create job opportunity for the youth
Target Areas/Location: Becho and kersa malima district
Person Responsible: Chernet A., Dr. Girma D., Bogale., Belachew., Takele M.
3.7. Jimma Agricultural Research Center

Activity 1: Assessment and validation of special training demands in major coffee growing areas
of Ethiopia
Objectives
 To Assess skill-gaps of coffee production Constraints
 To Validate skill gaps identified
 To prepare training manuals for stakeholders
Target Areas/Location: Jimma (Manna; Limmu Kossa), Bonga (Chetta), Awada (Dalle, Kercha),
Mechara (Daro Lebu).
Responsible persons: Jimma (Mehammed A, Borhansa ), Awada (Yuel T, Obsitu, ,Muluken

P), Bonga (Tsegaye D, Yishak S, ), Mechara (Hika B,,) Alemseged Y,
Leta A.,Adisu W,

Activity 1:-Training and awareness creation on Safe use of Agro- chemicals and their
General Objective:
 To contribute for improving safe use and proper Application of pesticide through knowledge
and skill transfer
Specific Objectives
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Target Areas/Location::- Shirka, Tena ,Sire & Arsi robe
Person Responsible: - Sintayehu.A.Messay.H ,Respective horticulture researchers
3.9. Mehoni Agricultural Research Center

Activity 1: Capacity analysis of farmers’ training centers (FTCs) for technology demonstration
and empowering farmer innovation
Objectives
• To enumerate and analyze all bottle necks affecting FTCs‟ functionality.
• To indicate alternative solutions and avail the information for client.
Target Areas/Location::- Southern zone of tigray
Person Responsible: Getnet B,Gebre H

Ongoing Activty (1)
Activity 1: Training and awareness creation on Safe use of Agro- chemicals and their
General Objectives:
 To contribute for improving safe use and proper Application of pesticide through knowledge
and skill transfer
Specific Objectives
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Duration: 1, July 2011- 30, 2013/ t2 years) EC
Responsible Persons: Talefe A, and Plant Protection Research teams.
4. Women Focused Technology and Innovation Promotion project (WF)
4.1. Ambo Agricultural Research center

Activity 1: Demonstration and promotion of dual purpose poultry breeds for women households
in Ethiopia
Objectives
 To promote the dual-purpose chicken production
 To enable & enhance the transfer & availability of dual-purpose chicken breed in the
area.
 To alleviate the prevalence of shortage of improved chicken to enhance food security
and the economy of smallholder farmers and
Expected Outputs:
 Increased income source household
 Improved poultry breed disseminated into three districts
 Increased poultry production and productivity
 Family diet status will improved
 Create skill about modern poultry management and husbandry
Source of Fund: Public Fund (Government Fund) EC
Duration: 1, July 2011 – 30, 2013 (3 years)
Target Areas/Location: Ambo, T/kutaye and Dendi districts of West Shoa Zone
Responsible person: Yenenesh D., Soruma G., Azeb B., Alem J., Aynalem D., Bedaso J. & Gutu D.
4.2. Debre Markos Agricultural Research Center

in Ethiopia
Objectives
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area.
Duration; 1, July 2011 – 30, 2013 (3 years)
Target Areas/Location: Basoliben, Awabel and Aneded woredas
Responsible person; Anduamlak A., Mezgebu G., and Yalew M.
New Activity (1)

Activity 1: Empowering women on improved potato production technologies
Objectives:
 To demonstrate and promote potato production technologies
 To create awareness about newly released potato varieties
 To improved post-harvest and preservation management practices
 To improve the livelihood of the smallholder farmers
Duration: 1, July 2011 – 30, 2013 (3 years)
Target Areas/Location: Sinan, Machakel and Debay tilat Gin districts
Responsible person; Anduamlak A., and Horticulture team

in Ethiopia
Objectives
 To introduce and disseminate suitable full-fledged poultry technology packages
 To improve farmers’, DA’s and agricultural experts’ capacity through training on improved
poultry breeds production techniques and management practices
Source Fund: Public Fund (Government Fund)
Target Areas/Location: Adea, Lume, Akaki
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Person responsible: Truayinet M., Mohammed A., Abune G., Desalegn W., Kefelegn Y. and chick
pea team
4.4. Head Quarter Agricultural Research Activities

Activity 1:- Demonstration and promotion of dual purpose poultry breeds for women
households in Ethiopia
Objectives
Source Fund: Public Fund (Government Fund)
Target Areas/Location: Addis Ababa, Finfine Special Administration Zone
Person responsible: Hana
New Activity (1)

Activity 2:Empowering women on improved potato production technologies
Objectives
 To demonstrate newly release potato varieties with associated package & create demand
among farmers particularly women farmers
 To capacitate women farmers to produce improved varieties potato at their own locality
Expected output:
 The availability , accesses & utilization of improved potato seed varieties will improved
 The capacity of women farmers to produce to improved varieties potato will improved
Source Fund:- Public Fund (Government Fund)
Target Areas/Location:- Addis Ababa, Finfine Special Administration Zone
Responsible persons:- Hana

New activity (1)
Activity 1: Empowering women on improved potato production technologies
Objectives
 To demonstrate newly release potato varieties with associated package & create demand
among farmers particularly women farmers
 To capacitate women farmers to produce improved varieties potato at their own locality
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Expected outputs:
 The availability , accesses & utilization of improved potato seed varieties will improved
 The capacity of women farmers to produce to improved varieties potato will improved
Target Areas/Location:- Shirka, Tena ,Sire & Arsi robe
Responsible persons: Marta .G ,Sintayehu, Messay.H,& Respective crop researchers

New Activity (1)
Activity 1: Demonstration and evaluation of Bio-fortified common beans production for women
farmers
Objectives
 To improve farmers’ awareness, access to and adoption of biofortified bean variety
 To improve nutritional status of the farming community
 To document and share best practices, experiences, and lessons
Expected Output:
 Access to improved common bean variety (NUA 517) enhanced in 3 districts
 Utilization of iron rich common bean improved
 Best practices, experiences, and lessons documented
Duration: 1, July 2012 – 30, June 2015 (3 years)E.C
Target Areas/Location: Shalla, ATJK and Gololcha
Responsibilepersons, centers: Fistum M., Belay R., Gemechu G., Gadissa E., and Berhanu A.,

in Ethiopia
Objectives
Duration: 1, July 2011- 30, 2013/ t2 years) EC
Target Areas/Location: - Guagusashikudad district (on three different kebeles)

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Responsible Persons: Talefe Ayele and Gedifew Gebrie
4.8. Teppi National Spices Research Center

Objectives
 To evaluate the performance and socio-economic feasibility of the technology under farmers
management in the study area.
 To familiarizes poultry technologies in south western Ethiopia
Duration: 1, July 2011- 30, 2013(2 years) EC
Target Areas/Location: - Yeki woreda
Responsible Persons: Teka T
4.9. Wondo Genet Agricultural Research Center

Activity 1: Demonstration of available herbal and medicinal plant technologies for urban
producers (urban agriculture)
Objectives
 To improved income and livelihood of urban community
 To transfer improved technologies for targeted groups
 To build knowledge and skills of targeted groups on production processing and marketing of
major herbal crops
 To create market access for products produced by targeted groups
 To build entrepreneurship skill of targeted people to make them effective in their enterprise
Duration: 1, July 2011- 30, 2013(2 years) EC
Target Areas/Location: - Hawassa and Debrezeit
Responsible persons: Muluken P., Yuel T., Desta F., and Obsitu S.
Objectives
area.
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Expected Outputs:
 Farmers and development agents gain sufficient knowledge about poultry production
technologies
 The Koekkoek (dual purpose) chickens and production technologies is promoted to women
farmers
 Income of low-level women is enhanced
Duration; 1, July 2011 – 30, 2013 (3 years)
Target Areas/Location: wondo genet, Shashemene and Arsi negelle
Responsible person; Yuel T., Obsitu S. Aman G., and Guta B.
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Summary of project and activities 1

Project 1: Demonstration of Advanced Agricultural Technologies

Project 2: Large Scale Demonstration and Commercialization of selected

Project 3: Enhancing Technological and Institutional Capacity of 30

Project 4: Women Targeted Technology and Innovation promotion 35

Implementing Centers and Activities

1.1. Ambo Agricultural Research Center

Ongoing Activities (#3)

Activity 1: Demonstration and Evaluation of bread wheat Varieties with Recommended

Source of Fund: Public (Government Fund

Duration: 1, July 2011- 2013(3 years / EC

 Demonstrated and promoted the improved/released sorghum varieties.

Activity 3: Demonstration and Evaluation of Improved new Teff Varieties in Ethiopia

Expected out puts:

Duration: 1, July 2011- 30 June 2013 (3 years) EC

Source of Fund: Public Fund (Government Fund)

1.2. Assosa Agricultural Research Center

Ongoing Activities (1)

Activity 1: - Nursery Based Fruit Technology Promotion

Source of Fund: Public Fund (Government Fund)

Duration: 1, July 2008- 30, June 2013 (5 years) EC

Target Areas/Location: Assosa Zone

Responsible person: Hawa M,. Horticultural team

1.3. Bako National Maize Research Center

New Activity (#2)

Duration: - 1, July 2012- 30, June 2015(3 years) EC

Responsible Person: Samason Teferea

Source of Fund:- Public Fund (Government Fund)

Source of Fund: Public Fund (Government Fund)

Duration: 1, July 2011- 30, June 2014(3 years)

Target Areas/Location: Miesso, Gumbi bordede and Gemechise

Responsible Person: Aseged .W,Amesalech.Y Kedir .M

New activity (1)

Source of Fund: Public Fund (Government Fund)

Duration: 1, July 2012 – 30, June 2015(3 years) EC

Target Areas/Loction: Miesso and Gumbibordode

Responsible Person: Aseged.W, Mestawal.G,Derara.S and Husein

1.5. Debre Markos Agricultural Research Center

Duration: 1, July 2012 – 30, June 2015 (3 years) EC

Target Areas/Location: Aneded, Sinan and Gozamin Woredas

Responsible person: Anduamlak A., Mezgebu G., and Baynesagn W.

Source of Fund: Public Fund (Government Fund)

Duration: 1, July 2012 – 30, June 2015 (3 years) EC

Target Areas/Location: Aneded, Gozamin and Basolibendistricts

Responsible person: Anduamlak A., and Cereals research team

1.6. Debre Zeit Agricultural Research Center

• To demonstrate newly released durum wheat technologies to farmers.

Duration: 1, July 2011- 30, June 2013 /3 years/ EC

Target Areas/Location: Lume, Minjar and gimbichu

Activity 3: Demonstration and Evaluation of Improved new Teff Varieties in Ethiopia

Source of Fund: Public Fund (Government Fund)

Duration: 1, July 2011- 30, June 2013 (3 years) EC

Person responsible: Truayinet M. Kefelegn Y. and Desalegn W.

New Activities (1)

Source of Fund: - Public Fund (Government Fund)