Classification of fruits based on climatic requirements. Many important horticultural crops produce recalcitrant seed or reproduce vegetatively. Econometric analyses of horticultural production and. Various types of vegetable crops are grown in ethiopia under rainfed andor irrigation systems 2. Similarly vegetables can also be grown 3 to 4 times each year giving the products all the time they are grown. Development strategy for the export oriented horticulture in. Also in the ethiopiannetherlands horticultural partnership programme, technical support to the development of the fruits and vegetable sector has been prioritized.
Characterization and assessment of vegetable production and. Notable are the rubber crop, plantation crops and industrial crops. Causes of posthar vest loss in horticultural crops in ethiopia ethiopia is one of the developing countries in east africa. The principal grains are teff, wheat, barley, corn, sorghum, and millet. As to the area of vegetable crops, cultivated land of the peasant farms is not well known. Comparing the fruit and vegetable sector with other sectors the fruit and vegetable sector compares favourably with cereals and other food crop sectors in terms of employment and income generation. Conservation and use of traditional vegetables in ethiopia.
By 2004, horticulture and staple crops represented. Common bean is a main cash crop and protein source for many farmers in ethiopia especially in the central rift valley mekbib 2003. Jan 15, 2014 an overview of horticultural crops with emphasis on vegetable production in ethiopia. From the total volume of horticultural products 95% is fresh vegetable. Assessment of production potential and postharvest losses of. Pdf horticultural crop production and level of consumption in. Harvesting and post harvest handling of horticultural crops 33. In ethiopia, particularly in northern region, the production of horticultural crops usually practiced in very few pocket areas, such as at river and lakesides. Meeting the challenge of the tomato leafminer by endale gebre an overview of horticultural crops with emphasis on vegetables production in ethiopia. Production of canned and bottled fruit and vegetables is mainly in the ministry of.
Challenges for horticulture notwithstanding the critical role that horticulture plays in modern communities, horticulture globally is undergoing some very significant challenges that are impacting on both the production of horticultural crops and also on the priorities for research and development. Thus, the production of fruits and vegetables is just at the beginning stage and getting momentum by governmental and nongovernmental organizations. This definition, although more exact than previous legal definitions, leaves a certain amount of latitude in interpretation. Hence, conservation and sustainable utilization of the available horticultural crops diversity is imperative supply raw materials for crop improvement programs and to ensure food and livelihood security at local and national level.
Ethiopia s major staple crops include a variety of cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and coffee. Pdf horticultural crop production and level of consumption. Opportunities for better nutrition and new market access. Constraints and opportunities of horticulture production and. Conference paper pdf available september 2016 with 7,331 reads how we measure reads. Horticultural crop production and level of consumption in dire dawa administration, eastern ethiopia. An overview of horticultural crops with emphasis on. This book provides a comprehensive account of the principles and prac tices currently in use in the production and management of vegetable crops. Ethiopian biodiversity institute crop and horticultural. Between 1960 and 2000, the area under horticultural crops worldwide has more than doubled. Assessment of production potential and postharvest losses. In 1995, staple crops accounted for 95% of food crop income per farmer staple and horticultural crops combined and horticulture only for 5%.
An overview of horticultural crops with emphasis on vegetables. Summary of essp ii working paper 16, crop production in ethiopia. Vegetable history, nomenclature, and classification. Vegetable history, nomenclature, and classification 3 the global positioning system gps and its related technologies to improve vegetableproduction efficiency. Opportunity, problems and production status of vegetables in ethiopia. Assessing factors affecting marketing of vegetable product. Ethighland flora plc said undertaking liquid waste water. An overview of horticultural crops with emphasis on vegetables production in ethiopia. Decreasing the environmental footprint caused by intensive commercial vegetable production while using less water and energy will only increase in importance in the future. Currently, the crops are produced in different parts of the country for local consumption and for export, including the export of the flowers by air to european market.
Throughout this manual and for the 19 selected horticultural crops, the manual will focus on markets and marketing. In addition, the aromatic crops and the medicinal crops are generally included. Ethiopiannetherlands horticulture partnership draft2. On the other hand, production of vegetables comprises 4. Ethiopias climate is very suitable for the production of herbs.
Commercial production of horticultural crops, including vegetables, has also been. Total production of fruits in this region is estimated about 23. Status of production of horticultural crops of ner, with. A number of actors and donors have already started activities in the area of technical production assistance, postharvest handling. Currently, there are four herb producing farms in ethiopia. There are plentiful programs being implemented to develop the nurseries and there by bringing about horticultural development. Diversification into horticultural crops is becoming attractive for many poor farmers around the world. Ishs i international symposium on horticultural economics in developing countries. Regional patterns and trends ethiopia strategy support program essp ii research note 11 ethiopias crop agriculture is. Farmers are faced a lot of problems such as abiotic lack of pure planting materials, long chain marketing systems and adverse environmental factors and biotic factors fungus, bacterial and insects on the horticultural crop production. Ehpea ethiopian horticulture producers exports association.
The region has a huge potential of horticultural development both in terms expansion and production. Various types of vegetable crops are grown in ethiopia under rainfed andor. Nowadays, horticultural crops is becoming attractive for many poor farmers around the world thus worldwide production of fruit and vegetable crops has grown faster than that of cereal crops lumpkin et al. Onion research and production in ethiopia international. The handbook is an excellent source of information designed to assist you to successfully establish a new horticultural business in wa. Fruit production scenario, state and national level, impact and economic trend with emphasis to export. Based on the surveyed percapita consumption and estimated loss between production and consumption, the annual fresh production of assorted vegetables is about 2. An overview of horticultural crops with emphasis on vegetable. Including areas under production of fruit and vegetable crops from commercial private farms. Horticultural crops play a significant role in developing country both in income and social spheres for improving. Ethiopian horticultural strategy 15 march 2007 1 development strategy for the exportoriented horticulture in ethiopia 15 march 2007 table of contents. How does the fruit and vegetable sector contribute to food.
Opportunities and potential in ethiopia for production of. Ethiopia s climate is very suitable for the production of herbs. Gross margin budgets included in some specific crops. It accounts for 23% and 20% of the total legume area and production respectively average of 2010 2014, faostat. Commercial production of horticultural crops, including vegetables, has also been increasing in recent years because of expansion of state farms e.
The survey study on horticultural crop production and level of consumption carried out in dire dawa administration from march 2011 to december 2012 in the eleven randomly selected representative. Download adobe acrobat reader free software to read pdf files. Sep 03, 2016 the two zones are suitable for growing of various horticultural crops. Fruit crops of significant importance and with a potential for domestic consumption, export markets and industrial processing include pineapples, passion fruits, bananas, avocados, citrus. Of the traditional vegetables in table 1, the root and tuber and leafy vegetable crops are most important as they are used by a large sector of the population on a regular basis, and many of them are considered of high potential abebe demissie 1991. Most of the horticultural crops are propagated vegetatively for which nursery units are necessary. Postharvest loss and quality deterioration of horticultural. Horticultural marketing in ethiopia aauetd addis ababa. Worldwide production of fruit and vegetable crops has grown faster than that of cereal crops, albeit from a much lower base. From the different divisions or branches of horticulture, the horticultural crops consist of the olericultural or vegetable crops, pomological or fruit crops and edible nuts, floricultural and other ornamental crops, and nursery crops.
The production of horticultural crops is a major element of the farming system of some of the woredas1 in the eastern part of ethiopia such as fedis, haramaya. Abellanosa and pava 1987 classified rubber under agronomic crops but lantican 2002 and rimando 2004 placed them under. Hence, it is unequivocal that development agents throughout the country can use the publication as practical guide to perform their core. Marketing and storage of horticultural crops practical schedule 1. Horticultural crops provide an abundant and inexpensive source of energy, bodybuilding nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Assessment of horticultural crops vegetables, tubers. Teff harvest in northern ethiopia 2007 grains are the most important field crops and the chief element in the diet of most ethiopians. The assessment on the causes of postharvest loss and quality deterioration of horticultural crops was carried out in dire dawa administration from march 2011 to december 2012 in the eleven randomly selected representatives peasant associations. However, it is restressed that classification into agronomic and horticultural crops varies from country to country and even from author to author. Chapter 3 illustrates simple technologies that can be used in the packinghouse, be it a simple shed in the field or a separate structure with cooling and storage facilities. Fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, nursery crops and floricultural crops are all considered to be horticultural crops. Production technology of fruit crops pdf book agrimoon.
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