Jimma Research Center
History: Jimma Agricultural Research Center was established in 1967. Currently,the Center has two subcenters: Gera and Haru and three testing sites, i.e., Mettu, Mugi and Agaro. The Center is mandated to coordinate coffee research nationally. Moreover, nationally, integrated soil fertility and crop production, and integrated watershed management research are coordinated by the Center.
Total area: 183 ha
Establishment year: 1967
Location (Latitude/longitude): 7º46' N and 36º 00'E
Agro-ecological zones (AEZs): Sub humid tepid to cool mid highlands
Altitutde:1753 m.a.s.l.
Temperature (min/max): 9ºC and 28ºC
Rainfall: 1561 mm
Length of growing period (LGP): 4-7 months
Soil type and coverage: Upland: Chromic Nitosol and Combisol;Bottom land: Fluvisol
Distance from Addis Ababa: 365km
Address:
Jimma Agricultural Research Center
Tel: (+251) 471-128020
Fax: (+251) 471-111999
P.O.Box: 192
Jimma Zone,Oromia Region