History: Mehoni Agricultural Research Center was established on March 2004 to conduct research on lowland high-value tree crops and horticulture crops.The Center conducts its research activities on the Fachagama Research Site, located in Raya Azebo District of the Tigray Region. The Center has also engaged in source seed multiplication forthose of the crop varieties that are suitable to nearby districts of the region.
Total area: 100 ha
Establishment year: March 2004
Agro-ecological zones (AEZs): lowland
Altitutde:1574 m.a.s.l.
Temperature (min/max):18ºC and25ºC
Rainfall: Raya Azebo woredas: 300-750mm
Length of growing period (LGP): 7-8 months
Soil type: Vertisols, Aluvisols
Coordination role: Lowland high value tree crops and horticultural crops research
Distance from Addis Ababa: 678 km
Address:
Mehoni Agricultural Research Center
Tel: (+251)-347770059
Fax: (+251)-34777002
P.O.Box: 71
Tigray Region
