Haramaya University · Research Stations
Rare Crop Research Station
Research · Technology Demonstration · Extension
5.1 km
From Haramaya city
10+ ha
Land covered
880 mm
Annual rainfall
45
Permanent staff
ℹ️ About the Station
Rare Crop Research Station has served for research, technology demonstration and extension since the establishment of Haramaya University. Located 5.1 km from Haramaya city, it covers more than 10 hectares and includes several sub-stations: a crop research site, protected research site (greenhouse, glasshouse, and lath house), nursery site, farm management site, and floriculture site. The station currently employs 45 permanent workers who facilitate and support ongoing research activities.
📍 Location & Climate
🗺️ Google Map embed — 9°24'53.5'' N, 42°02'08.7'' E
👤 Contact
🌱 Major Crops
| Cereals | Legumes | Vegetables | Oil Crops | Fruits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Maize | 1. Common bean | 1. Potato | 1. Sesame | 1. Banana |
| 2. Sorghum | 2. Faba bean | 2. Tomato | 2. Sunflower | 2. Papaya |
| 3. Wheat | 3. Field pea | 3. Cabbage | 3. Linseed | 3. Apple |
| 4. Teff | 4. Chickpea | 4. Pepper | 4. Peach |
🛠️ Research Facilities
🏛️ Greenhouse, glasshouse & lath house
💧 Irrigation: furrow, drip & sprinkler
🌳 Nursery site
🧪 Soil sample preparation laboratory & oven dry
🖼️ Station Gallery
🌱
Growing Period / Field View
🌳
Nursery Site
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