Month: January 2020

The Agroecology Stakeholders Workshop brought together participants from Bahir Dar University, Debre Markos University, research institutes, regional government sector offices, and Agri Service Ethiopia (ASE) staff. The diverse participation strengthened knowledge sharing, collaboration, and alignment on advancing agroecological practices in the Amhara Region.

Farmers in the Amhara region, particularly in East Gojjam Zone’s Hulet Eju Woreda, have increasingly adopted vermicomposting as a sustainable farming practice. Many local farmers reported that producing vermicompost using household organic waste and farm residues has significantly improved soil fertility and crop yields. They appreciated that the process is low-cost, environmentally friendly, and does not require chemical inputs, making it accessible even for smallholder farmers.

The experience of farmers also highlighted the benefits of vermicomposting in enhancing soil structure and moisture retention, particularly during the dry season. Several farmers noted that vegetables and cereal crops grown with matured faster and had better quality compared to those grown with traditional fertilizers.