Model Technology Villages Transforming Lives – South Ethiopia Agricultural Research Institute

Model Technology Villages – A Blueprint for Transformation

SEARI's Areka Center has established nine model technology villages across Wolaita Zone, bringing cutting-edge agricultural innovations directly to 940 farming families. This integrated approach demonstrates how improved crop varieties, livestock technologies, and sustainable practices can transform rural livelihoods.

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The model technology villages initiative, led by Areka Agricultural Research Center, demonstrates the power of integrated agricultural research and technology transfer. Nine villages – Wamura, Etana, Ocha, Suta, Areda, Mentedubo, Selam Sefar, Dogewuyibo, and Shanba – have been transformed through the delivery of improved technologies. Over 940 farmers (610 men and 330 women) have benefited from free distribution of high-yielding enset, teff, barley, maize, cassava cuttings, improved poultry, dairy feed, and enhanced banana and pineapple varieties. During a field visit, SEARI Director General Dr. Abiyot Mebrate praised the initiative as a model for scaling agricultural innovations. The program demonstrates how collaboration between researchers and farmers can accelerate technology adoption, boost productivity, and improve household nutrition and incomes.

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Model Technology Villages – A Blueprint for Transformation

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