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Market Oriented Agro Forestry For Environmental Protection
The Forest Research Center of EIAR, introducing high value trees in the high lands of Ethiopia... (Amharic) 
Indian Minister and Head of ICAR
Visited EIAR
Dr. A.K. Upadhy, Vice Minister and Head Indian
Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has
visited Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural
Research (EIAR) on November 13 and 14, 2008.
Dr.
Upadhay talks about strengthening bilateral
agricultural relationship between the two
countries with Dr. Solomon Asefa Director General
of EIAR.
In-Service Training for Researchers of Regional Research Institutes
The Agro-Pastoral Research Directorate of EIAR organized an in-service training for young researchers assigned in the regional
pastoral and agro-pastoral research Institutes. The main objective of the training was to provide participants with
practical and theoretical information on applied methodology and techniques for improving the pastoral production
systems of the country, and therefore, increasing their capability to undertake systematic research in their respective regions.
Gender Mainstreaming in the National Agricultural Research System
EIAR organized a Workshop on Developing Strategy and Action Plan of Gender Mainstreaming in the National Agricultural Research System from 13 to15 November 2007 at its headquarters. The Workshop was inaugurated by Dr Solomon Assefa, Director General of EIAR. In his opening address, the DG of EIAR stressed on the significance of streamlining Gender in the research dimension at different levels.
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 Mirimir
E• I• A• R•
monthly news letter
ISSN 1015–9762
Vol. 8
No. 11
May
Fortifying Agricultural Research and Industry Linkages
While much has been said of the need for Ethiopian agricultural research outcomes to be competitive both nationally and globally, linking research to industry or producers is one of the mega issues. It is imperative to enhance the competitive advantage in industry in order to realize our economic growth. Our country is currently in the “investment-driven” stage so that much attention should be given to upgrading our innovative capabilities.
Research–industry linkages need to be driven by a balance between technology push and market or needs pull. The setting of objectives and obligations of the partnering institutions, coupled with sound governance and management are essential. Nobody would dispute this coaxing view in principle.
Scaling-up Kuncho
Variety Through
Community Based Seed Production
Debrezeit Research Center of
EIAR officially announced its scaling-up effort and achievement of the Kuncho
Tef variety (DR-cr 387) on 4 November, 2008.
According to Dr. Kibebew Asefa,
Center Director of Debre Zeit Research Center, this Tef variety has a potential
to yield 25 q ha-1 and obtained from breeding DR01-196 with Dr01-974
which have color and productivity merits respectively.
EIAR and CIMMYT officials held talks
Dr. Solomon Asefa, Director
General of Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) met with
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) officials. Dr. Tom
Lumpkin Director General of CIMMYT and Dr. Marianne Banziger- Global Maize
Research Director on November 10, 2008 at the Institute’s conference hall
discussed to strengthen their bilateral relationship, particularly, on maize and
wheat researches that play a key role on the national food security program and
income rising of the producers.
Overwhelming community mobilization for control of Parthenium
 The GoE-UNEP/GEF project “Removing Barriers to Invasive Plants
Management in Africa (RBIPMA)” organized a parthenium management field day on
October 19, 2008 at Walinichiti, Boset Woreda. The event drew in an
overwhelming community participation and demonstrated coordinated
intervention to create awareness about the weed and mobilize control
efforts through the project.
Integrated Cultural and Biological Control Measures to
Combat Parthenium
The Fourth Partners Planning and Reporting Regional Workshop of the
Project “Management of the Weed Parthenium (Parthenium
hysterophorus L.) in Eastern and Southern Africa Using Integrated
Cultural and Biological Control Measures” discussed on reports and issues related to integrated cultural and biological control measures to combat Parthenium and
project
plans. Research Directors and Coordinators Appointed
Dr Solomon Assefa, DG of EIAR, has appointed new Directors and Coordinators following the successful completion of business process reengineering (BPR) studies for 5 core research processes and 3 support work processes.
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ANNOUNCEMENT:ETHIOPIAN JOURNAL OF CROP SCIENCES
On its 13th regular conference,the Crop Science Society of Ethiopia (CSSE) had inaugurated The ETHIOPIAN JOURNAL OF CROP SCIENCES (EJAS), ISSN:2072-8506 following the publication of the first issue.On top of the publications of the normal proceedings of each meeting of the society, this forward stepping bi-annual journal would foster better information exchange in the field of crop science in the country. The birth of the journal marks a lnadmark shift and bettermen in producing detailed and referable literature whereby manuscripts have to pass through criitical peer reviews. Manuscripts are qualified based on relevance, significance, competitiveness, timeliness and reputability as core values of the journal for its sustainable continuation.
CD Library of Patent Documents on
Sheller, Thresher and Cultivator Technologies
The Ethiopian Intellectual Property Office has released a CD with Patent Documents on sheller, thresher and cultivator technologies that it has selected based on their relevance in supporting the rural development strategy and agricultural development of the country. For further information or to obtain a copy of the CD, please contact the EIAR Main Library.
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Networking
A workshop discussed research papers on biofuel sources and R&D status.
The forum made recommendations on a networking platform for promoting biofuel in
Ethiopia.
NARS scientists Won the 2007/8 National Awards for S&T
 Four
scientists working in different agricultural research centers won prizes in the
2007/8 National Award held on July 2, 2008 in the presence of the President of
the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia H.E. Ato Girma Woldgiorgis. The
winners were decorated with different prizes for their outstanding contributions
in agricultural technology development and transfer.
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