All Ethiopia articles

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Aldi scales up Fairtrade flower-worker scheme

2023-03-13T12:01:00Z

Aldi boosts commitment to flower workers in Ethiopia through Fairtrade women’s empowerment programme

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Report reveals true potential of false banana

2022-01-21T12:43:00Z

A crop called enset could eventually help to feed more than 100m people, say scientists in Ethiopia

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Opportunities for Ethiopian avocados

2021-08-18T17:04:34Z

Ethiopia has huge potential in avocados, says Evert Wulfrank of Durabilis, but growers need to be responsible about where and how they produce

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Avo trial opens door for Ethiopian produce exports

2020-10-26T10:34:49Z

Durabilis confirms huge export potential for Ethiopian fruit and vegetables

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First Ethiopian avos exported by train

2020-08-24T08:57:16Z

Shipment marks a major milestone in the development of a cool logistics corridor for fresh produce exports

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Wageningen calls for action on global food security

2019-12-12T12:58:26Z

Environmental project supports innovation and urgency from food producers around the world to ensure we can feed ourselves in 2050

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Aldi backs Ethiopian flower project

2019-03-20T15:54:17Z

Fairtrade initiative aims to empower women to become horticultural industry leaders in the African country

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USDA unveils export programme

2018-12-04T18:41:16Z

In a bid to increase US opportunities, a series of trade missions have been planned for 2019

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Hazera launches Shanty in Ethiopia

2018-01-04T15:53:15Z

The introduction of the Shanty tomato to Ethiopia by Israeli seed company Hazera has got local farmers talking of “life before and after the Shanty”

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UK researchers tackle 'hidden hunger' in Ethiopia and Malawi

2017-12-20T14:56:25Z

Nottingham University project wins £4.4 million in funding to tackle micronutrient deficiencies linked to poor soil quality

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Hazera backs African agri development

2017-04-28T14:23:06Z

Company aims to provide high quality seeds and expertise to support people improving their living conditions

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East Africa drought threatens crops

2017-03-13T15:15:44Z

Drought conditions have plunged parts of Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia into crisis, with harvests plummeting, food prices soaring and many suffering malnourishment

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Ethiopian veg exports halted after farms attacked

2016-10-14T10:04:53Z

Some Dutch firms have had to halt imports from Ethiopia after protesters burnt packhouses and damaged land

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The motorcycle diaries

2016-09-19T15:30:20Z

Two men, two bikes and 10,000 miles - The Great Fruit Adventure is going to huge lengths to educate kids about fresh produce

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Marshal Papworth students visit Borough Market

2016-05-18T14:51:59Z

Students from the agricultural charity Marshal Papworth visited London’s famous retail market to hear tips from traders

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Bridging the gap in Ethiopia

2016-02-15T15:10:21Z

Bayer supports access to high-quality vegetable seeds for smallholder farmers in Ethiopia

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Marshal Papworth Fund bolsters committee

2015-04-29T15:14:40Z

The charity education body has welcomed Matthew Studdert-Kennedy and Matthew Naylor as committee members

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Ethiopia: One to watch

2015-01-30T12:04:57Z

Government incentives, tax breaks for new businesses and a climate suited to growing – Promar’s John Giles explains why Ethiopia is on the verge of an exports breakthrough

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Gates Foundation backs East Africa project

2015-01-26T10:42:21Z

New project sets out to grow bananas and sweet potatoes in parts of Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda

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Storage tents keep fruit fresh for less

2015-01-21T16:03:56Z

A Belgian graduate has designed a cheap, sustainable method of extending post-harvest shelf-life in developing countries