Ethiopia’s Kerchanshe Group, Brazil’s Embrapa sign coffee technology cooperation agreement
New Ethiopia–Brazil partnership targets coffee development, technology transfer and modern agricultural production systems.
ETHIOPIA – Ethiopia’s Kerchanshe Group and Brazil’s Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening collaboration in agricultural technology, with a strong focus on coffee development and modern production systems.
The agreement was signed a day after the Ethiopia–Brazil Trade and Investment Forum held in Addis Ababa, underscoring concrete follow-up action to deepen bilateral economic and agricultural cooperation between the two countries.
Under the partnership, the two institutions will focus on coffee development activities in Debeka, Abaya Woreda, located in the West Guji Zone of Ethiopia’s Oromia region.
The collaboration will include joint efforts on agricultural quality enhancement and control systems, capacity-building for workers, and other areas related to modern agricultural practices.
State Minister of Agriculture Efa Muleta said the agreement is expected to make a meaningful contribution to Ethiopia’s economic growth.
“This agreement will play a significant role in supporting Ethiopia’s economic development,” Muleta said. “The government will provide close follow-up and the necessary support to ensure the agreement is properly implemented and delivers tangible results.”
Kerchanshe Group Chief Executive Officer Israel Degafa highlighted the shared agricultural strengths of Ethiopia and Brazil, particularly in coffee production.
Degafa said, “This agreement framework will help elevate cooperation between the two countries to a higher level, especially through the transfer of Brazil’s agricultural development experience, with a strong emphasis on coffee development and technology transfer.”
Information shared during the event showed that Kerchanshe Group currently exports coffee seedlings to more than 20 countries, reflecting Ethiopia’s growing role in global coffee value chains and agricultural exports.
Embrapa, a leading agricultural research institution under Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply, is internationally recognized for its work in transforming tropical agriculture.
The corporation is known for its expertise in research, development and innovation, including plant genetic improvement, soil–plant systems, bio-inputs and climate-smart agricultural practices.
Its emphasis on sustainable agriculture, low-carbon production systems and innovation-driven solutions aligns closely with Ethiopia’s ongoing efforts to modernize its agricultural sector, improve productivity and strengthen food security.
The agreement is expected to serve as a platform for long-term technology transfer and collaboration in tropical agriculture, particularly in coffee, which remains Ethiopia’s flagship export commodity.
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