Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research

Integrated metabolomic and proteomic profiling reveals density-dependent variation in development and chemical composition of queen bee larvae

Queen bee larvae (QBL), a byproduct of royal jelly production, are gaining prominence as a functional food due to their health-promoting effects. Beekeepers routinely adjust queen cell numbers per colony to maximize the yield of royal jelly during commercial production, yet the i...

Collateral damage of the EU deforestation regulation on commodity supply chains in cocoa, coffee, palm oil, soy, and cattle value chains

The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), formally adopted as Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, seeks to reduce global deforestation by requiring deforestation-free and legally compliant supply chains for commodities including cocoa, coffee, palm oil, soy, cattle, wood, and ru...

Survey on the distribution and epidemiology of faba bean gall (Physoderma viciae) in South Wollo, North-Eastern Ethiopia: an emerging threat to faba bean production

Faba bean gall, a disease caused by Physoderma viciae, has emerged as a major constraint to faba bean production in the highland areas of northeastern Ethiopia. This study assessed the prevalence, incidence, and severity of faba bean gall across major faba bean-growing districts...

Multivariate analysis of urban agriculture farming system practices as a fresh food source for urban residents in Jinka town, southern Ethiopia

Urban agriculture (UA) can contribute to economic development. Factors such as food inflation, unemployment, and nutritional insecurity often drive urban households to engage in various agricultural activities. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the urban agricultural system...