History

Kulumsa Agricultural Research Centre was established in 1966 by government of Ethiopia and the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA). The research center is mandated to wheat, malt barley and highland pulse crops nationally and serves as Wheat Center of Excellence for East Africa (Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania); regionally.

Total area:  442.7 ha
Establishment year: 1966
Location (Lat/long): 8º2′ N & 39º10’E
Agro Ecology zones (AEZs): The Center operates with in the wide range of agro ecological zones ranging from cool highland to semi-arid areas.
Altitutde:  2200 m.a.s.l. Average

Climate
Temperature (min/max) Max: 220C Min: 100C
Rainfall 840mm average
Length of growing period (LGP): 120-135 days
Soil type: Clay soil
Center of Excellence:  Wheat, Faba bean and Field Pea
Distance From Addis Ababa: 167kms
Address: Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center
Tel: (+251) 223311509/223-311552
Fax: (+251) 223311508   
P.O.Box: 489
The center is located in Oromiya Regional State