Netherlands: All arrows aimed at vegetable starting material in Ethiopia

Published 2021년 10월 13일

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The Ethiopia–Netherlands Seed/Potato Partnership aims to develop the plant propagation material market in Ethiopia, focusing on potatoes, vegetables, fruit, and arable crops. The partnership, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and involving Dutch agricultural companies and knowledge institutions, will provide high-quality seed and technology, as well as training and services. An Ethiopian expert delegation visited the Netherlands to share knowledge and discuss cooperation in plant breeders' rights, testing and registration, and quality control. A market study conducted in Ethiopia highlights the potential for development in the plant starting material sector, with opportunities for foreign investment in vegetable seed production. However, the study also notes challenges such as a lack of hard currency for seed imports.

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In addition, the aim is to support the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture and its services in areas such as plant variety rights, testing and registration of new varieties, quality and phytosanitary. In August, an Ethiopian expert delegation visited the Netherlands to share knowledge and experience, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality had a market study carried out on Plant Propagation Material in Ethiopia. Read more under photo Seed/Potato Partnership The aim of the Ethiopia–Netherlands Seed/Potato Partnership (under the umbrella of SeedNL) is to help further develop the market segment of plant propagation material in Ethiopia in the context of food security. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as a major financier, is closely involved in the implementation of the Partnership, which focuses on potatoes, vegetables, fruit and a number of important arable crops. Dutch agricultural companies active in this segment, sector organisations, knowledge institutes, ...

Source: Agroberichtenbuitenland