History

Holetta Agricultural Research Center (HARC) was established in 1966 under the Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR) now the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR).

Total area: 396 ha
Establishment year:  1966 GC
Location (Lat/long): 9º4 N & 38º30’ E
Agro Ecology zones (AEZs): M2-5
Altitude: 2400 m.a.s.l

Climate
Temperature (min/max): 6 ºC min & 22 ºC Max
Rainfall: 1100 mm average
Length of growing period (LGP): 4-6 months
Soil type and coverage: Nitosols and Vertisols
Center of Excellence: Dairy & Forage crops, Highland /temperate Fruits/ Acidic Soil Management, Vertisols Management, Soil Fertility and Plant nutrient Management, Highland oilseeds, highland pulses.
Distance from Addis Ababa (km):29km
Address: Holeta Agricultural Research Center
Tel: (+251) 112370376
      (+251) 112370006
Fax: (+251) 112370377   
P.O.Box: 31
The center is Located in the West Showa Zone of Oromiya Regional State, in Holeta town