{"id":27585,"date":"2026-09-25T06:25:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T06:25:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/?p=27585"},"modified":"2026-09-30T06:27:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T06:27:59","slug":"monitoring-and-evaluation-of-seed-multiplication-activities-conducted-at-gurawa-research-station-haramaya-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/monitoring-and-evaluation-of-seed-multiplication-activities-conducted-at-gurawa-research-station-haramaya-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Monitoring and Evaluation of Seed Multiplication Activities Conducted at Gurawa Research Station Haramaya University"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Monitoring and Evaluation of Seed Multiplication Activities Conducted at Gurawa Research Station Haramaya University<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A team of experts from the Directorate of Research Centers and Facilities Management, led by Director Mr. Ibsa Aliyyii, conducted a monitoring and evaluation visit to Gurawa Research Station of Haramaya University on September 25, 2026.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27587 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-30-at-9.05.51-AM-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-30-at-9.05.51-AM-1.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-30-at-9.05.51-AM-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-30-at-9.05.51-AM-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-30-at-9.05.51-AM-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-30-at-9.05.51-AM-1-947x631.jpeg 947w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-30-at-9.05.51-AM-1-624x416.jpeg 624w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-30-at-9.05.51-AM-1-84x56.jpeg 84w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-30-at-9.05.51-AM-1-24x16.jpeg 24w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-30-at-9.05.51-AM-1-36x24.jpeg 36w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-30-at-9.05.51-AM-1-48x32.jpeg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The team assessed the current status and performance of the station\u2019s seed multiplication activities. At present, the station is multiplying Kingbird wheat and Bubu and Gudane potato varieties on approximately 3 hectares of land.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27586 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Ibsa-Aliyi.jpeg\" alt=\"Ibsa Aliyi at interview\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Ibsa-Aliyi.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Ibsa-Aliyi-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Ibsa-Aliyi-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Ibsa-Aliyi-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Ibsa-Aliyi-947x631.jpeg 947w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Ibsa-Aliyi-624x416.jpeg 624w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Ibsa-Aliyi-84x56.jpeg 84w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Ibsa-Aliyi-24x16.jpeg 24w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Ibsa-Aliyi-36x24.jpeg 36w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Ibsa-Aliyi-48x32.jpeg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Despite the late onset and erratic distribution of rainfall during the current cropping season, the seed multiplication activities at the station were found to be performing excellently. The monitoring and evaluation team highly appreciated the commitment and efforts of the station\u2019s management and staff for achieving such encouraging results.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27590 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/HU-Rsearch-Cow.jpeg\" alt=\"HU Rsearch Cow\" width=\"1032\" height=\"645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/HU-Rsearch-Cow.jpeg 1032w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/HU-Rsearch-Cow-300x188.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/HU-Rsearch-Cow-1024x640.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/HU-Rsearch-Cow-768x480.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/HU-Rsearch-Cow-947x592.jpeg 947w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/HU-Rsearch-Cow-624x390.jpeg 624w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/HU-Rsearch-Cow-24x15.jpeg 24w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/HU-Rsearch-Cow-36x23.jpeg 36w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/HU-Rsearch-Cow-48x30.jpeg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1032px) 100vw, 1032px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The ongoing activities are expected to contribute significantly to Haramaya University\u2019s efforts to ensure a sustainable and affordable supply of improved seeds to the local farming community.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27588 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Birtukan-Imam.jpeg\" alt=\"Birtukan Imam\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Birtukan-Imam.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Birtukan-Imam-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Birtukan-Imam-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Birtukan-Imam-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Birtukan-Imam-947x631.jpeg 947w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Birtukan-Imam-624x416.jpeg 624w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Birtukan-Imam-84x56.jpeg 84w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Birtukan-Imam-24x16.jpeg 24w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Birtukan-Imam-36x24.jpeg 36w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Birtukan-Imam-48x32.jpeg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gurawa Research Station also implements a double-cropping system and is expected to produce approximately 500 quintals of potato and wheat seed during the current cropping year.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27589 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Potato-Research-Station-sample-production.jpeg\" alt=\"Potato Research Station sample production\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Potato-Research-Station-sample-production.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Potato-Research-Station-sample-production-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Potato-Research-Station-sample-production-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Potato-Research-Station-sample-production-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Potato-Research-Station-sample-production-947x631.jpeg 947w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Potato-Research-Station-sample-production-624x416.jpeg 624w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Potato-Research-Station-sample-production-84x56.jpeg 84w, https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Potato-Research-Station-sample-production-24x16.jpeg 24w, 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