ENTAG in collaboration with AgriProFocus is launching a book on contract farming on April 19th, 2017 at the Golden Tulip Hotel from 2 PM – 5 PM. The book is the outcome of a collaboration between various organizations and agricultural programs including AgriProFocus, Agriterra, C4C, ENTAG, Fair & Sustainable Ethiopia, LANDac, SNV, and CIHEAM Bari (SupHort).
Hence, you are cordially invited to attend the launch for the book entitled ‘Contract Farming in Ethiopia – the Concept and the Practice’. The event encompasses a Book Launch and a Panel Discussion, then finally a cocktail which will serve as a networking opportunity. Please confirm your attendance on: https://goo.gl/fbqrMI
The panel discussion will be on:
- What is contract farming and how can it be understood in the Ethiopian context? (Concept)
- What is the current practice of contract farming in Ethiopia? (Lessons Learned)
- To what extent is contract farming instrumental in furthering the goals of the Ethiopian Government in agricultural development? (Policy)
Our panelists are:
- Gerrit Holtland, SNV Horti-LIFE, Program Director
- Tarekegn Garomsa, Heineken Brewery, Local Sourcing Manager
- Ayele Gebreamlak, ATA, Commercial and Contract Farming Program Director
- Gertjan Becx, ENTAG, Program Manager