Activities carried out:

​Hawassa University:​

• Investigation of the effect of vermicompost and bio-fertilizers on common bean performance and soil attributes

• Investigation of the effects of different soil amendment techniques on common bean and soil attributes

• Evaluation of Kale accessions for growth and yield parameters

• Survey of bacterial wilt and its association with biophysical factors

• Assessment of toxigenic fungi and associated mycotoxins

• WEAI survey: enset, common bean intercropping   

Jimma University:

• Evaluation and selection of best-performing Tef varieties

• Optimization of K-fertilizer for Teff

• Evaluation and selection of best-performing Anchote varieties

• Evaluation and selection of best-performing lima bean varieties 

• Survey, identification, and rehabilitation of abandoned croplands