To strengthen vegetable seed sector and improve agricultural resilience in amahara, oromia, and tigray by enhancing the capacity of local farmers and cooperatives to produce quality seeds at low…

This $1,000,000 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under the USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (CFDA 98.001) program aims to strengthen the vegetable seed sector and improve agricultural resilience in the Amhara, Oromia, and Tigray regions of Ethiopia. The award, with a period of performance from August 1, 2024 to January 31, 2026, will enhance the capacity of local farmers and cooperatives to produce quality vegetable seeds at low prices. The Asian Vegetable Research and Development Center, a non-profit organization based in Taiwan, will serve as the prime awardee and lead the implementation of project activities. The organization has prior experience as a sub-awardee on various USAID grants focused on horticultural research and development. This grant award aligns with USAID's broader efforts to support long-term and equitable economic growth, as well as advance U.S. foreign policy objectives, in developing countries.

To strengthen vegetable seed sector and improve agricultural resilience in amahara, oromia, and tigray by enhancing the capacity of local farmers and cooperatives to produce quality seeds at low prices.