SRTA Covers Goat Breeding Program
South Radio and Television Agency broadcasted coverage of SEARI’s goat breeding program in Gofa Zone, highlighting its potential for livestock transformation.
MoA Highlights SEARI’s Impact
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture featured SEARI’s work on technology transfer, seed multiplication, and farmer engagement in national media.
Enset Research Taking Shape
Areka Center’s enset research program is developing improved varieties resistant to pests and diseases, ensuring food security for millions.
Seed Multiplication Expanding in Food System Zones
SEARI is scaling up community-based seed multiplication across four zones, addressing the critical shortage of improved seed varieties.
Improved Sorghum Varieties Show Promise
Jinka Center’s improved sorghum varieties demonstrate up to double the yield of local varieties, benefiting dryland farmers.
Audit Engagement Meeting Held
SEARI management met with regional audit officials to facilitate the 2017 budget year audit, ensuring accountability and transparency.
SEARI Staff Build Houses for Displaced Families
SEARI staff built two new houses for vulnerable families in Dilla, demonstrating commitment to social responsibility and community welfare.
Performance Review Meeting Held
SEARI held its first-half performance review meeting at Arba Minch Center, assessing progress on research, technology transfer, and seed multiplication.
SEARI Launches Sheep Breeding Program
A new sheep breeding program was launched in Gedeo Zone to improve livestock productivity and farmer livelihoods through selective breeding.
Field Day on Wheat Seed Multiplication
Farmers and stakeholders visited community-based wheat seed multiplication fields in Kuta Geter, Gedeo Zone, showcasing improved wheat varieties.