Sep 2019 - Our first demonstration trials are now under way in Ethiopia

The first field trials of a range of legume crops are now well underway in our western implementation site in Ethiopia.

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Researchers standing in a field growing varieties of legumes for demonstration to farmers. Field is surrounded by mango trees.
An example of one of our newly established farm trials in Ethiopia growing several varieties of bush bean.

The first field trials of a range of legume crops are now well underway in our western implementation site in Ethiopia. The LegumeCHOICE decision support tool was used to facilitate discussions with groups of farmers about which legume crops may best contribute to meeting their needs. Demonstrations of multiple varieties and their best growing practices have been set up with 12 farmers. Implementations of the tool in Kenya and the DRC are now also underway and the establishment of their field trials will follow shortly.