2 Ethiopian Agriculture: A Dynamic Geographic Perspective

Abstract

The Ethiopia Strategy Support Program II (ESSP II) Working Papers contain preliminary material and research results from IFPRI and/or its partners in Ethiopia. The papers are not subject to a formal peer review. They are circulated in order to stimulate discussion and critical comment. The opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of their home institutions or supporting organizations.

Structural Transformation of Cereal Markets in Ethiopia

“…Ethiopia is characterised by a very diverse agroecology, which results in spatial specialisation and in different agricultural production and consumption patterns across the country (Chamberlin & Schmidt, 2011;CSA, EDRI, & IFPRI, 2006). To better understand the spatial flows of cereals in the country, the focus groups in the wholesale markets were asked questions about trucks arriving in and departing from their markets, and about the types of loads they carry.…”

Adoption of multiple agricultural technologies in maize production of the Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia

“…In Ethiopia, maize accounts for the largest share of production by volume and is produced by more farms than any other crop (Chamberlin and Schmidt, 2012). CSA (2012a) indicated that about nine million smallholders were involved in maize production in the 2011/12 production season.…”

Cropping systems diversification, improved seed, manure and inorganic fertilizer adoption by maize producers of eastern Ethiopia

“…Compared to other cereals, though it is a late comer to the country, currently it accounts for the largest share of production by volume and is produced by more farmers than any other crop (Chamberlin and Schmidt 2012). In the 2015/16 production season, 2.11 Million hectares of land was covered by maize in the country from which 71.51 Million qt of output were produced by 9.55 Million holders (CSA 2016).…”