The producer/household survey was conducted to study teff value chains in order to make recommendations to policymakers on how to improve the value chain for farmers, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers in Ethiopia. The data collected in this survey helps to understand how the teff value chains are transforming in terms of quality and demand of […] Source: IFPRI Ethiopia: Ethiopia Strategy Support Program
The transforming value chain of Ethiopia’s “orphan” tef crop
Tef is called an “orphan” crop in Ethiopia as it receives relatively little attention from the Ethiopian government and from international donors. Given the low yields of tef compared to other crops, it is often viewed as a low-priority crop and relatively little is known about the value chain of tef. We fill some of >> Read more Source: Ethiopia Strategy Support Program
Dataset: Ethiopia Producer Teff Survey
Ethiopia producer teff survey is the study of the producers in the teff value chain in Ethiopia. These data allow quantifying the extent of food loss at the producer level using consistent approaches that are comparable across commodities and regions. They also enable characterizing the nature of food loss, specifically the production stages and the >> Read more Source: Ethiopia Strategy Support Program
Teff love: Ethiopia’s staple crop requires a big push
According to a new IFPRI Blog, not long ago, teff—the gluten-free, nutrient-rich, 3,000-year-old grain native to Ethiopia—had its media moment as the world began to recognize the nutritional potential of this poppy-sized staple. Teff was called the next “supergrain,” joining the select club of popular exotic grains such as quinoa, farro, and millet. If teff’s >> Read more Source: Ethiopia Strategy Support Program
Teff it out: Take the Quiz
How much do you know about Teff, take the quiz here. Source: Ethiopia Strategy Support Program