Wheat varietal diversification increases Ethiopian smallholders’ food security.

This joint work with Bioversity International assesses the impact of the Seeds For Needs (S4N) program carried out in Ethiopia. S4N aimed to support smallholders in addressing climate change and its consequences through the introduction, selection, use, and management of suitable crop varieties.  Our study demonstrated that program activities have significantly enhanced wheat crop productivity and smallholders’ food security by increasing wheat varietal diversification. Our study provides further empirical evidence for the effective role that varietal diversity can play in improving food security in marginal environments, and also provides clear indications for development agencies regarding the importance of improving smallholders’ […]