{"id":28,"date":"2026-03-16T09:08:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T09:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afcu.org.et\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2026-03-19T15:09:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T15:09:22","slug":"seed-multiplication","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/afcu.org.et\/?page_id=28","title":{"rendered":"Seed Multiplication"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seed Multiplication Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-9-color has-theme-palette-11-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-345037b7f21a6057d938d97634605363 wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;Ambo Farmers Cooperative Union&nbsp;provides a comprehensive<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Seed Multiplication Service&nbsp;to strengthen agricultural productivity and ensure farmers have access to high-quality planting materials. Through this service, the Union works closely with member cooperatives, farmers, and agricultural experts to multiply improved crop seeds under strict quality standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features of the Service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-theme-palette-11-background-color has-background\">\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-731821342f4d229ef7bb1a9e489fa58a\">Production of Improved Seeds:&nbsp;The Union multiplies high-quality seeds including&nbsp;wheat, teff, maize, barley, and other regionally adapted varieties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-366c2e5865dda9c71a806669cd65b974\">Collaboration with Farmers:&nbsp;Selected farmers and cooperatives are trained and supported to participate in seed multiplication activities under technical guidance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-888ab5db1fe8b7d610078d5b6b0f447c\">Certified Seed Distribution:&nbsp;Multiplied seeds are distributed to member cooperatives and farmers, ensuring timely availability for planting seasons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ae417e78cb40779d8737335731a65889\">Capacity Building<strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;Farmers receive training on<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>seed production, storage, handling, and proper agricultural practices, promoting sustainable farming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1e306f9154980cf1a4731045a68add47\">Support for Food Security:&nbsp;By providing access to quality seeds, the program increases crop yields, improves food security, and boosts farmer incomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e16e3c4cc297fde781c392d020dd8359\">Sustainable Agricultural Development:&nbsp;The service encourages the adoption of improved agricultural technologies and strengthens the cooperative seed system in<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>West Shewa Zone<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-9-color has-theme-palette-11-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-289307b7c1f575c51365fa36fca98a07 wp-block-paragraph\">Through the Seed Multiplication Service, the Union not only ensures a reliable supply of certified seeds but also empowers farmers with the knowledge and resources needed to increase productivity, improve crop quality, and enhance their livelihoods. This service plays a critical role in achieving&nbsp;sustainable<strong> <\/strong>agriculture and cooperative development&nbsp;in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"73\" src=\"https:\/\/afcu.org.et\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-02-26_02-06-52-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afcu.org.et\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-02-26_02-06-52-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afcu.org.et\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-02-26_02-06-52-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afcu.org.et\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-02-26_02-06-52-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afcu.org.et\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-02-26_02-06-52-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Seeds under packaging stage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"72\" src=\"https:\/\/afcu.org.et\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-02-26_02-06-51-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afcu.org.et\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-02-26_02-06-51-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afcu.org.et\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-02-26_02-06-51-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afcu.org.et\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-02-26_02-06-51-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afcu.org.et\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-02-26_02-06-51.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">stock of seeds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"66\" src=\"https:\/\/afcu.org.et\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-02-26_02-06-50-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afcu.org.et\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-02-26_02-06-50-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afcu.org.et\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-02-26_02-06-50-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afcu.org.et\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-02-26_02-06-50-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afcu.org.et\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-02-26_02-06-50.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Agricultural input supply<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seed Multiplication Service The&nbsp;Ambo Farmers Cooperative Union&nbsp;provides a comprehensive&nbsp;Seed Multiplication Service&nbsp;to strengthen agricultural productivity and ensure farmers have access to high-quality planting materials. Through this service, the Union works closely with member cooperatives, farmers, and agricultural experts to multiply improved crop seeds under strict quality standards. 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