• Does seed variety affect red pepper production in Ethiopia?
  • Among these species, Marakofana and Bakolocale are widely used by smallholder producers in Ethiopia (Abay, 2010 ). In this case, seed variety has a significant effect on the production as well as productivity of red pepper in the country depending on its agro-ecology. 6.11.8. Harvesting period Red pepper is non climacteric horticultural crop.
  • What is the status of Spices production & marketing in Ethiopia?
  • This paper attempts to describe the status, challenges and opportunities of spices production and marketing in Ethiopia. Ethiopia has enormous potential to produce and export various spice crops. The country mainly produces and exports; chillies, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, cumin, fenugreek, coriander and so forth.
  • Does red pepper (Capsicum) produce in Ethiopia?
  • Despite its significance, a seminar review was identified a range of red pepper channels in Ethiopia so as to enhance the production as well as its market development. Hence, a seminar review was undertaken on Red Pepper (Capsicum) production and Marketing in Ethiopia. The author declares no competing interests. 1. Introduction 1.1. Background
  • How much pepper does Ethiopia produce?
  • As others Ethiopia also cultivates pepper but its share in the world is insignificant as compared to India that produced 4 million metric tons from 891,800 ha in 1992, Ethiopia¡¯s production in 2001/02 was only 77,962.4 metric tons harvested on 55,381 ha (CSA, 2003 ).
  • Why is red pepper important in Ethiopia?
  • In Ethiopia, red pepper is cultivated in many parts of the country and it is an important source of income for smallholder producers. Since the larger proportion of the pepper produced is for the market, it takes a significant share of the national income from commodity export.
  • Where are chili peppers grown in Ethiopia?
  • Chili pepper accounts for over 80% of total spice produced in the country (Titus & Wojtek, 2020 ). The crop is cultivated throughout the SNNP, Amhara and Oromia regions, with centers of production in Ghion, Bako and Harar areas. Ethiopia has good climatic and soil conditions for growing chillies.