Potato seed system in Ethiopia: challenges, opportunities, and leverage points

Abstract

Potato plays a crucial role in ensuring food security and income for smallholder farmers in Ethiopia. However, the seed potato system faces significant challenges, mainly due to the reliance on low-quality seed potatoes from the informal sector, resulting in low yields. To tackle these issues, it is crucial to comprehend the national and sub-national contexts and assess local constraints and opportunities. A recent workshop organized by SWR-RAISE-FS brought together stakeholders and knowledge partners to exchange insights and experiences regarding the seed potato system in Ethiopia. This working paper highlights the key challenges and opportunities identified during the stakeholder workshop, as well as those revealed through a systematic analysis using a transformation framework.