History

Bako Agricultural Research Center is one of the oldest research centers in the country. It was established in 1964 with an agreement signed between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Government of Ethiopia. Hence, the center is located at 8 km away from the nearest district’s town, Bako. Since 1991 the main center (Bako Agricultural Research Center) has been governed by Oromia Regional Government while Bako National maize research center has been maintained under Federal Government of Ethiopia. Based on MoA signed between Federal and Regional Governments the two centers have shared common resident house and transportation service which are under the administration of regional research center.

Total area: 40 ha
Establishment year: 1964
Location (Lat/long): 9° 06 N & 37° 09’ E
Agro Ecology zones (AEZs):  Mid altitude sub humid
Altitutde: 1590 m.a.s.l.

Climate
Temperature (min/max): 9°C min & 34.4°C Max (Mean= 19°C)
Rainfall: 12.45MM
Length of growing period (LGP):
Soil type: Nitosol
Center of Excellence: Maize
Distance from Addis Ababa: 250 kms
Address: Bako Agricultural Research Center
Tel: (+251) 576-650465
Fax: (+251) 576650267
P.O.Box: 3

Bako National Maize Research Project is located in Oromia region